Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Sedge or Rush
Sedge or Rush
Origin
World/Pandemic
Africa
Types
Not available
C. papyrus, C. papyrus 'Nanus
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland, Wet lands
Lakes, Shores of rivers or lakes, sluggish streams and rivers, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
7-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 16, 17, 23, 24
H1, H2, 16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Green, Brown
Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Grass like
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Bulbs, Divison, Rhizome division, Tubers
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
Average Water Needs, Keep ground moist, Requires a lot of watering
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
can go long without fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
fungus
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects
Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Itchiness, Skin rash
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
No
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Cancer, Heals minor burns, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Stem
Other Uses
Container, Decoration Purposes, Florist trade and landscaping, Used as Ornamental plant
Constructing Boats, Used as fuel, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Tropical, Water Gardens
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Cyperus papyrus
CYPERUS 'Wild Spike'
Common Name
Dwarf papyrus, Miniature papyrus
Papyrus, Wild Spike Cyperus
In Hindi
dwarf papyrus
पेपिरस संयंत्र
In German
Zwerg Papyrus
ägyptischen Papyrus-Pflanze
In French
papyrus nain
Papyrus égyptien
In Spanish
papiro enano
Papiro egipcio
In Greek
νάνος πάπυρο
αιγυπτιακό πάπυρο
In Portuguese
papiro anão
Papiro egípcio
In Polish
krasnolud papirus
Papiro egipcio
In Latin
P. papyrus
CHARTA
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Agaricomycetes
Family
Cyperaceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Cariceae
Subfamily
Not Available
Cyperoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Dwarf Papyrus and Egyptian Papyrus
Season and care of Dwarf Papyrus and Egyptian Papyrus is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Papyrus and Egyptian Papyrus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Papyrus season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Egyptian Papyrus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Dwarf Papyrus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Egyptian Papyrus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Papyrus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Egyptian Papyrus is Neutral.
Dwarf Papyrus and Egyptian Papyrus Physical Information
Dwarf Papyrus and Egyptian Papyrus physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Papyrus height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Egyptian Papyrus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Papyrus and Egyptian Papyrus are as follows:
Dwarf Papyrus flower color: Green and Brown
Dwarf Papyrus leaf color: Green
Egyptian Papyrus flower color: Tan
- Egyptian Papyrus leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Dwarf Papyrus and Egyptian Papyrus
Care of Dwarf Papyrus and Egyptian Papyrus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Papyrus pruning is done No pruning needed and Egyptian Papyrus 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 Egyptian Papyrus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.