Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Sedge or Rush
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
World/Pandemic
Canary Islands
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland, Wet lands
Volcanic Islands
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
11-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 16, 17, 23, 24
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Green, Brown
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Frost, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Bulbs, Divison, Rhizome division, Tubers
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Needs less watering, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Less Watering
In Spring
Moderate
Less Watering
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
can go long without fertilizers
Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects
Birds
Allergy
Itchiness, Skin rash
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Container, Decoration Purposes, Florist trade and landscaping, Used as Ornamental plant
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, 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, Tropical
Botanical Name
Cyperus papyrus
DRACAENA draco
Common Name
Dwarf papyrus, Miniature papyrus
Drag, Canary island dragon tree
In Hindi
dwarf papyrus
ड्रैगन ट्री
In German
Zwerg Papyrus
Drachenbaum
In French
papyrus nain
dragonnier
In Spanish
papiro enano
Drago
In Greek
νάνος πάπυρο
Δράκος Tree
In Portuguese
papiro anão
Dragoeiro
In Polish
krasnolud papirus
smok Drzewo
In Latin
P. papyrus
draco ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Agavaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Nolinoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Dwarf Papyrus and Dragon Tree
Wondering what are the properties of Dwarf Papyrus and Dragon Tree? We provide you with everything About Dwarf Papyrus and Dragon Tree. Dwarf Papyrus doesn't have thorns and Dragon Tree doesn't have thorns. Also Dwarf Papyrus does not have fragrant flowers. Dwarf Papyrus has allergic reactions like Itchiness and Skin rash and Dragon Tree 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 Dragon Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Dwarf Papyrus and Dragon Tree
Season and care of Dwarf Papyrus and Dragon Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Papyrus and Dragon Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Papyrus season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Dragon Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Dwarf Papyrus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Dragon Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Papyrus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dragon Tree is Neutral, Alkaline.
Dwarf Papyrus and Dragon Tree Physical Information
Dwarf Papyrus and Dragon Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Papyrus height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Dragon Tree height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Papyrus and Dragon Tree are as follows:
Dwarf Papyrus flower color: Green and Brown
Dwarf Papyrus leaf color: Green
Dragon Tree flower color: White
- Dragon Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Dwarf Papyrus and Dragon Tree
Care of Dwarf Papyrus and Dragon Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Papyrus pruning is done No pruning needed and Dragon Tree pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches. In summer Dwarf Papyrus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dragon Tree needs Less Watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering.