Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Papyrus
Chilopsis linearis
Habitat
Grassland, Wet lands
Desert, Dry areas, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
7-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 16, 17, 23, 24
3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Green, Brown
White, Yellow, Purple, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
-
Multi-Color
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Bulbs, Divison, Rhizome division, Tubers
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
-
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
can go long without fertilizers
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Itchiness, Skin rash
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
-
Anti-fungal, Cough, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
-
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Container, Decoration Purposes, Florist trade and landscaping, Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Tropical, Water Gardens
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Cyperus papyrus
CHILOPSIS linearis
Common Name
Dwarf papyrus, Miniature papyrus
Desert Willow
In Hindi
dwarf papyrus
रेगिस्तान विलो
In German
Zwerg Papyrus
Wüsten Weide
In French
papyrus nain
desert Willow
In Spanish
papiro enano
Desert Willow
In Greek
νάνος πάπυρο
έρημο Willow
In Portuguese
papiro anão
Willow deserto
In Polish
krasnolud papirus
desert Willow
In Latin
P. papyrus
desert Willow
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Bignoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Dwarf Papyrus and Desert Willow
Season and care of Dwarf Papyrus and Desert Willow is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Papyrus and Desert Willow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Papyrus season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Desert Willow season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Dwarf Papyrus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Desert Willow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Papyrus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Desert Willow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dwarf Papyrus and Desert Willow Physical Information
Dwarf Papyrus and Desert Willow physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Papyrus height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Desert Willow height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Papyrus and Desert Willow are as follows:
Dwarf Papyrus flower color: Green and Brown
Dwarf Papyrus leaf color: Green
Desert Willow flower color: White, Yellow, Purple, Pink and Lavender
- Desert Willow leaf color: Green
Care of Dwarf Papyrus and Desert Willow
Care of Dwarf Papyrus and Desert Willow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Papyrus pruning is done and Desert Willow pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Dwarf Papyrus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Desert Willow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.