Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Sedge or Rush
Tender Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic
Africa
Types
Papyrus
Marginata, Fragrans, Draco, Cinnabari
Habitat
Grassland, Wet lands
Tropical regions, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 16, 17, 23, 24
H2, 21, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Green, Brown
White
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Purple, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Long Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Bulbs, Divison, Rhizome division, Tubers
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
Needs watering once a week, Water once every two or three weeks
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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, Partial shade
Pruning
-
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
can go long without fertilizers
fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects
Insects, Spider Mites
Allergy
Itchiness, Skin rash
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Part of Plant Used
-
Stem
Other Uses
Container, Decoration Purposes, Florist trade and landscaping, Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Tropical, Water Gardens
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Cyperus papyrus
DRACAENA fragrans
Common Name
Dwarf papyrus, Miniature papyrus
Corn Plant, Dracaena
In Hindi
dwarf papyrus
Dracaena
In German
Zwerg Papyrus
Dracaena
In French
papyrus nain
Dracaena
In Spanish
papiro enano
Árbol de serpiente
In Greek
νάνος πάπυρο
Δράκαινα
In Portuguese
papiro anão
Dracaena
In Polish
krasnolud papirus
Dracena
In Latin
P. papyrus
Dracaena
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Agavaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Dwarf Papyrus and Dracaena
Season and care of Dwarf Papyrus and Dracaena is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Papyrus and Dracaena Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Papyrus season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Dracaena season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Dwarf Papyrus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Dracaena is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Papyrus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dracaena is Neutral.
Dwarf Papyrus and Dracaena Physical Information
Dwarf Papyrus and Dracaena physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Papyrus height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Dracaena height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Papyrus and Dracaena are as follows:
Dwarf Papyrus flower color: Green and Brown
Dwarf Papyrus leaf color: Green
Dracaena flower color: White
- Dracaena leaf color: Green
Care of Dwarf Papyrus and Dracaena
Care of Dwarf Papyrus and Dracaena include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Papyrus pruning is done and Dracaena 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 Dracaena needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.