Dwarf Papyrus

Giant Reed

About Dwarf Papyrus and Giant Reed

Dwarf Papyrus

Giant Reed

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Sedge or Rush

Grass

Origin

World/Pandemic

Southern Europe

Types

Papyrus

Arundo, Carrizo

Number of Varieties

155

0 40000

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Habitat

Grassland, Wet lands

Saline Soils, Sandy areas

USDA Hardiness Zone

7-116-10

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AHS Heat Zone

12-7

12 - 1

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 16, 17, 23, 24

3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Spreading

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

20.30 cm18.00 cm

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Minimum Width

25.40 cm150.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Green, Brown

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Gray Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Grass like

Linear

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Very Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Poorly Drained

Average

Bloom Time

Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall

Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Wet Site, Drought, Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Bulbs, Divison, Rhizome division, Tubers

From Rhizomes, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained

Requires a lot of watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Poorly Drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun

Pruning

Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after harvesting, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

can go long without fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Fine

Bold

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

Sometimes

Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects

Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds

Allergy

Itchiness, Skin rash

allergic conjunctivitis, flushing of face, wheezing

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.

Beautification, Bonsai

Beauty Benefits

Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Agroforestry, Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emmoiliant

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Sap

Other Uses

Container, Decoration Purposes, Florist trade and landscaping, Used as Ornamental plant

Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used in making musical instruments, Wood is used in construction

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Bog Garden, Container, Tropical, Water Gardens

Container, Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical, Water Gardens

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Cyperus papyrus

ARUNDO donax

Common Name

Dwarf papyrus, Miniature papyrus

Giant Reed

In Hindi

dwarf papyrus

नरकट

In German

Zwerg Papyrus

Pfahlrohr

In French

papyrus nain

Arundo donax

In Spanish

papiro enano

Arundo donax

In Greek

νάνος πάπυρο

Arundo donax

In Portuguese

papiro anão

Cana-do-reino

In Polish

krasnolud papirus

Lasecznica trzcinowata

In Latin

P. papyrus

Arundo donax

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Angiosperms

Class

Magnoliopsida

Liliopsida

Order

Poales

Cyperales

Family

Cyperaceae

Poaceae

Genus

Cyperus

Arundo

Clade

Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots

Commelinids

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

7003

1 27800

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Properties of Dwarf Papyrus and Giant Reed

Wondering what are the properties of Dwarf Papyrus and Giant Reed? We provide you with everything About Dwarf Papyrus and Giant Reed. Dwarf Papyrus doesn't have thorns and Giant Reed doesn't have thorns. Also Dwarf Papyrus does not have fragrant flowers. Dwarf Papyrus has allergic reactions like Itchiness and Skin rash and Giant Reed 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 Giant Reed and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Dwarf Papyrus and Giant Reed

Season and care of Dwarf Papyrus and Giant Reed is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Papyrus and Giant Reed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Papyrus season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Giant Reed season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Dwarf Papyrus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Giant Reed is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Papyrus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Giant Reed is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Dwarf Papyrus and Giant Reed Physical Information

Dwarf Papyrus and Giant Reed physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Papyrus height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Giant Reed height is 18.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Papyrus and Giant Reed are as follows:

Dwarf Papyrus flower color: Green and Brown
Dwarf Papyrus leaf color: Green
Giant Reed flower color:
Giant Reed leaf color: Green and Gray Green

Care of Dwarf Papyrus and Giant Reed

Care of Dwarf Papyrus and Giant Reed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Papyrus pruning is done and Giant Reed pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after harvesting, 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 Giant Reed needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.