Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic
Southeastern Asia, India
Types
Papyrus
Crossandra, Firecracker Plant
Habitat
Grassland, Wet lands
gardens, Homesteads, Urban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 16, 17, 23, 24
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Green, Brown
Orange, Light Yellow, Peach, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
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
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Bulbs, Divison, Rhizome division, Tubers
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
-
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
can go long without fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Itchiness, Skin rash
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Cold, Cough, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
-
Flowers
Other Uses
Container, Decoration Purposes, Florist trade and landscaping, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Tropical, Water Gardens
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Cyperus papyrus
CROSSANDRA infundibuliformis
Common Name
Dwarf papyrus, Miniature papyrus
Firecracker Flower
In Hindi
dwarf papyrus
आबोली
In German
Zwerg Papyrus
Kracher-Blume
In French
papyrus nain
Firecracker fleur
In Spanish
papiro enano
flor petardo
In Greek
νάνος πάπυρο
πυροτέχνημα λουλούδι
In Portuguese
papiro anão
flor foguete
In Polish
krasnolud papirus
petarda kwiat
In Latin
P. papyrus
flos Firecracker
Family
Cyperaceae
Acanthaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
-
Brodiaeoideae
Season and Care of Dwarf Papyrus and Firecracker Flower
Season and care of Dwarf Papyrus and Firecracker Flower is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Papyrus and Firecracker Flower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Papyrus season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Firecracker Flower season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Dwarf Papyrus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Firecracker Flower is Loam while the PH of soil for Dwarf Papyrus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Firecracker Flower is Acidic, Neutral.
Dwarf Papyrus and Firecracker Flower Physical Information
Dwarf Papyrus and Firecracker Flower physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Papyrus height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Firecracker Flower height is 40.60 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Papyrus and Firecracker Flower are as follows:
Dwarf Papyrus flower color: Green and Brown
Dwarf Papyrus leaf color: Green
Firecracker Flower flower color: Orange, Light Yellow, Peach and Orange Red
- Firecracker Flower leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Dwarf Papyrus and Firecracker Flower
Care of Dwarf Papyrus and Firecracker Flower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Papyrus pruning is done and Firecracker Flower pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Dwarf Papyrus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Firecracker Flower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.