Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Sedge or Rush
Palm or Cycad
Origin
World/Pandemic
United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
Types
Not available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland, Wet lands
Floodplains, Lowland, River side, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
7-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 16, 17, 23, 24
H1, H2, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Green, Brown
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Chocolate, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Circular, dissected, long and linear
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
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
Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Not Available
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
can go long without fertilizers
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects
Birds
Allergy
Itchiness, Skin rash
Avoid during Pregnancy
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Asthma, Baldness, Cold, Cough, Migraines, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Whole plant
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
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Tropical, Water Gardens
Bog Garden, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Cyperus papyrus
SABAL minor
Common Name
Dwarf papyrus, Miniature papyrus
Bush Palmetto, Dwarf Palmetto, Little Blue Stem, Swamp Palmetto
In Hindi
dwarf papyrus
बौना पल्मेट्टो
In German
Zwerg Papyrus
Zwerg Palmetto
In French
papyrus nain
Palmetto nain
In Spanish
papiro enano
Palmetto enano
In Greek
νάνος πάπυρο
Νάνος Palmetto
In Portuguese
papiro anão
Palmetto anão
In Polish
krasnolud papirus
Dwarf Palmetto
In Latin
P. papyrus
Pumilio Palmetto
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Arecaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Coryphoideae
Season and Care of Dwarf Papyrus and Dwarf Palmetto
Season and care of Dwarf Papyrus and Dwarf Palmetto is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Papyrus and Dwarf Palmetto Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Papyrus season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Dwarf Palmetto season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Dwarf Papyrus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Dwarf Palmetto is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Papyrus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dwarf Palmetto is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dwarf Papyrus and Dwarf Palmetto Physical Information
Dwarf Papyrus and Dwarf Palmetto physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Papyrus height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Dwarf Palmetto height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Papyrus and Dwarf Palmetto are as follows:
Dwarf Papyrus flower color: Green and Brown
Dwarf Papyrus leaf color: Green
Dwarf Palmetto flower color: Ivory
- Dwarf Palmetto leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Dwarf Papyrus and Dwarf Palmetto
Care of Dwarf Papyrus and Dwarf Palmetto include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Papyrus pruning is done Not Available and Dwarf Palmetto 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 Dwarf Palmetto needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
