Dwarf Papyrus

Dianthus

About Dwarf Papyrus and Dianthus

Dwarf Papyrus

Dianthus

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual and Perennial

Type

Sedge or Rush

Tender Perennial

Origin

World/Pandemic

India

Types

Papyrus

Dianthus chinensis, Dianthus deltoides

Number of Varieties

15300

0 40000

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Habitat

Grassland, Wet lands

meadows, Waste areas

USDA Hardiness Zone

7-118-11

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-7

9-1

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 16, 17, 23, 24

A2, A3, H1, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Spreading

Cushion/Mound-forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

20.30 cm25.40 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

25.40 cm25.40 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Green, Brown

Pink, Fuchsia

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Tan

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Grass like

Elliptic

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Poorly Drained

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall

Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Bulbs, Divison, Rhizome division, Tubers

Divison, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained

Needs watering once a week, Requires watering in the growing season

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Poorly Drained

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

can go long without fertilizers

Compost, organic fertlizers, Water soluble fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Insects

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Double

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects

Bees, Butterflies, Insects

Allergy

Itchiness, Skin rash

Asthma

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.

Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Hanging Basket, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Food for insects

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Part of Plant Used

Flowers

Other Uses

Container, Decoration Purposes, Florist trade and landscaping, Used as Ornamental plant

Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Bog Garden, Container, Tropical, Water Gardens

Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Cyperus papyrus

DIANTHUS

Common Name

Dwarf papyrus, Miniature papyrus

Dianthus, Garden Spice Fuchsia Dianthus

In Hindi

dwarf papyrus

Dianthus

In German

Zwerg Papyrus

Dianthus

In French

papyrus nain

Dianthus

In Spanish

papiro enano

Dianthus

In Greek

νάνος πάπυρο

Dianthus

In Portuguese

papiro anão

Dianthus

In Polish

krasnolud papirus

Dianthus

In Latin

P. papyrus

Dianthus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Poales

Caryophyllales

Family

Cyperaceae

Caryophyllaceae

Genus

Cyperus

Dianthus

Clade

Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots

Angiosperms, Eudicots

Tribe

Caryophylleae

Subfamily

Caryophylloideae

Number of Species

700300

1 27800

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Properties of Dwarf Papyrus and Dianthus

Wondering what are the properties of Dwarf Papyrus and Dianthus? We provide you with everything About Dwarf Papyrus and Dianthus. Dwarf Papyrus doesn't have thorns and Dianthus doesn't have thorns. Also Dwarf Papyrus does not have fragrant flowers. Dwarf Papyrus has allergic reactions like Itchiness and Skin rash and Dianthus has allergic reactions like Itchiness and Skin rash. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Dwarf Papyrus and Dianthus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Dwarf Papyrus and Dianthus

Season and care of Dwarf Papyrus and Dianthus is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Papyrus and Dianthus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Papyrus season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Dianthus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Dwarf Papyrus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Dianthus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Papyrus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dianthus is Acidic, Neutral.

Dwarf Papyrus and Dianthus Physical Information

Dwarf Papyrus and Dianthus physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Papyrus height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Dianthus height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Papyrus and Dianthus are as follows:

Dwarf Papyrus flower color: Green and Brown
Dwarf Papyrus leaf color: Green
Dianthus flower color: Pink and Fuchsia
Dianthus leaf color: Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green

Care of Dwarf Papyrus and Dianthus

Care of Dwarf Papyrus and Dianthus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Papyrus pruning is done and Dianthus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Dwarf Papyrus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dianthus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.