Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic
China, Japan
Types
Papyrus
Diospyros kaki
Habitat
Grassland, Wet lands
Damp forests, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
6-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 16, 17, 23, 24
H1, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Green, Brown
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Burgundy, Orange Red
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Bulbs, Divison, Rhizome division, Tubers
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy 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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
-
Prune central stem
Fertilizers
can go long without fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects
Birds
Allergy
Itchiness, Skin rash
Nausea, Swelling in the face
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Erosion control, Food for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
-
Diarrhea, Increase fiber amount, Stomach Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
-
Fruits
Other Uses
Container, Decoration Purposes, Florist trade and landscaping, Used as Ornamental plant
Can be made into a herbal tea, Making Perfumes, Making Sweet Scented Oil
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Tropical, Water Gardens
Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
Cyperus papyrus
DIOSPYROS kaki 'Fuyu'
Common Name
Dwarf papyrus, Miniature papyrus
Asian Persimmon, Fuyu Persimmon, Japanese Persimmon, Kaki
In Hindi
dwarf papyrus
Kaki
In German
Zwerg Papyrus
Kaki
In French
papyrus nain
Plaqueminier
In Spanish
papiro enano
Diospyros kaki
In Greek
νάνος πάπυρο
Kaki
In Portuguese
papiro anão
Kaki
In Polish
krasnolud papirus
Hurma wschodnia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Ebenaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Dwarf Papyrus and Kaki
Season and care of Dwarf Papyrus and Kaki is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Papyrus and Kaki Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Papyrus season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Kaki season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Dwarf Papyrus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Kaki is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Dwarf Papyrus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Kaki is Acidic, Neutral.
Dwarf Papyrus and Kaki Physical Information
Dwarf Papyrus and Kaki physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Papyrus height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Kaki height is 550.00 cm and width 550.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Papyrus and Kaki are as follows:
Dwarf Papyrus flower color: Green and Brown
Dwarf Papyrus leaf color: Green
Kaki flower color: Light Yellow
- Kaki leaf color: Green
Care of Dwarf Papyrus and Kaki
Care of Dwarf Papyrus and Kaki include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Papyrus pruning is done and Kaki pruning is done Prune central stem. In summer Dwarf Papyrus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kaki needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.