Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic
Eastern Asia, Japan
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland, Wet lands
Old fields, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 16, 17, 23, 24
A3, 2b, 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
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Green, Brown
Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Purple, Orange, Burgundy, Crimson
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Obovate
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
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
Requires regular watering during dry weather
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
Average
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
Red blotch, Sunken patches
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects
Birds
Allergy
Itchiness, Skin rash
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Borders
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Cancer
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Container, Decoration Purposes, Florist trade and landscaping, Used as Ornamental plant
Used to make yellow dye
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Tropical, Water Gardens
Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Cyperus papyrus
BERBERIS thunbergii
Common Name
Dwarf papyrus, Miniature papyrus
Japanese Barberry
In Hindi
dwarf papyrus
Japanese Barberry
In German
Zwerg Papyrus
Thunberg-Berberitze
In French
papyrus nain
Berberis thunbergii
In Spanish
papiro enano
Berberis thunbergii
In Greek
νάνος πάπυρο
Japanese Barberry
In Portuguese
papiro anão
Japanese Barberry
In Polish
krasnolud papirus
Berberys Thunberga
In Latin
P. papyrus
Japanese Barberry
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Poales
Ranunculales
Family
Cyperaceae
Berberidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Dwarf Papyrus and Japanese Barberry
Season and care of Dwarf Papyrus and Japanese Barberry is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Papyrus and Japanese Barberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Papyrus season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Japanese Barberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Dwarf Papyrus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Japanese Barberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Papyrus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Japanese Barberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dwarf Papyrus and Japanese Barberry Physical Information
Dwarf Papyrus and Japanese Barberry physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Papyrus height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Japanese Barberry height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Papyrus and Japanese Barberry are as follows:
Dwarf Papyrus flower color: Green and Brown
Dwarf Papyrus leaf color: Green
Japanese Barberry flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
- Japanese Barberry leaf color: Light Green
Care of Dwarf Papyrus and Japanese Barberry
Care of Dwarf Papyrus and Japanese Barberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Papyrus pruning is done No pruning needed and Japanese Barberry 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 Japanese Barberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.