Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Sedge or Rush
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
World/Pandemic
Southeastern United States, Central America, South America
Habitat
Grassland, Wet lands
Coastal Regions, Rocky areas, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 16, 17, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Spreading
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Green, Brown
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
White, Yellow, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Small elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial 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
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Bulbs, Divison, Rhizome division, Tubers
Seperation
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, 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, Partial Sun
Pruning
-
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
can go long without fertilizers
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Insects, Mealybugs, Nematodes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects
Bugs, Insects
Allergy
Itchiness, Skin rash
drowsiness, Nausea, Stomach pain, Toxic, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Part of Plant Used
-
Fruits
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, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
Cyperus papyrus
DURANTA
Common Name
Dwarf papyrus, Miniature papyrus
Golden Dewdrop, Pigeon berry
In Hindi
dwarf papyrus
Duranta
In German
Zwerg Papyrus
Duranta
In French
papyrus nain
Duranta
In Spanish
papiro enano
Duranta
In Greek
νάνος πάπυρο
Duranta
In Portuguese
papiro anão
Duranta
In Polish
krasnolud papirus
Duranta
In Latin
P. papyrus
Duranta
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Verbenaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Dwarf Papyrus and Duranta
Season and care of Dwarf Papyrus and Duranta is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Papyrus and Duranta Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Papyrus season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Duranta season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Dwarf Papyrus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Duranta is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Papyrus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Duranta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dwarf Papyrus and Duranta Physical Information
Dwarf Papyrus and Duranta physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Papyrus height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Duranta height is 100.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Papyrus and Duranta are as follows:
Dwarf Papyrus flower color: Green and Brown
Dwarf Papyrus leaf color: Green
Duranta flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Duranta leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Dwarf Papyrus and Duranta
Care of Dwarf Papyrus and Duranta include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Papyrus pruning is done and Duranta pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 Duranta needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.