Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Sedge or Rush
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Types
Papyrus
narcissus triandricus, narcissus poeticus
Habitat
Grassland, Wet lands
Hills, Humid climates, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 16, 17, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Green, Brown
Yellow, Peach
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Bulbs, Divison, Rhizome division, Tubers
From bulbs, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
Do not let dry out between waterings, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Less Watering
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
-
Do not prune during shooting season
Fertilizers
can go long without fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Caterpillars, Mites, Narcissus Basal Rot, Narcissus Bulb Fly, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Light Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar, Leaf Hoppers
Allergy
Itchiness, Skin rash
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Bouquets, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
-
Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fertility, Joint pain, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
-
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Container, Decoration Purposes, Florist trade and landscaping, Used as Ornamental plant
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Tropical, Water Gardens
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Cyperus papyrus
NARCISSUS 'Baby Moon'
Common Name
Dwarf papyrus, Miniature papyrus
Jonquil, Jonquilla
In Hindi
dwarf papyrus
नरगिस (फूल)
In German
Zwerg Papyrus
Narzissen
In French
papyrus nain
Narcissus
In Spanish
papiro enano
Narcissus
In Greek
νάνος πάπυρο
νάρκισσος
In Portuguese
papiro anão
Narcissus
In Polish
krasnolud papirus
Narcyz
In Latin
P. papyrus
Narcissus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Amaryllidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Monocotyledonous
Season and Care of Dwarf Papyrus and Jonquil
Season and care of Dwarf Papyrus and Jonquil is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Papyrus and Jonquil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Papyrus season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Jonquil season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Dwarf Papyrus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Jonquil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Papyrus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jonquil is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dwarf Papyrus and Jonquil Physical Information
Dwarf Papyrus and Jonquil physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Papyrus height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Jonquil height is 15.20 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Papyrus and Jonquil are as follows:
Dwarf Papyrus flower color: Green and Brown
Dwarf Papyrus leaf color: Green
Jonquil flower color: Yellow and Peach
- Jonquil leaf color: Green
Care of Dwarf Papyrus and Jonquil
Care of Dwarf Papyrus and Jonquil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Papyrus pruning is done and Jonquil pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season. In summer Dwarf Papyrus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jonquil needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.