Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Sedge or Rush
Houseplant
Origin
World/Pandemic
Australia
Types
Papyrus
Anigozanthos
Habitat
Grassland, Wet lands
Dry areas, Temperate Regions, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 16, 17, 23, 24
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Green, Brown
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
-
Green, Brown
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 Shape
Grass like
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
-
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Bulbs, Divison, Rhizome division, Tubers
Seedlings, Tissue culture
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
Average Water Needs
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
-
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
-
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
can go long without fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
fungus
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Itchiness, Skin rash
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
-
Buds, Flowers
Other Uses
Container, Decoration Purposes, Florist trade and landscaping, Used as Ornamental plant
Cut Flowers
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Tropical, Water Gardens
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Cyperus papyrus
ANIGOZANTHOS
Common Name
Dwarf papyrus, Miniature papyrus
Kangaroo Paws
In Hindi
dwarf papyrus
Kangaroo Paws
In German
Zwerg Papyrus
Kangaroo Paws
In French
papyrus nain
Kangaroo Paws
In Spanish
papiro enano
Kangaroo Paws
In Greek
νάνος πάπυρο
Kangaroo Paws
In Portuguese
papiro anão
Kangaroo Paws
In Polish
krasnolud papirus
Kangaroo Paws
In Latin
P. papyrus
Kangaroo Paws
Order
Poales
Commelinales
Family
Cyperaceae
Haemodoraceae
Genus
Cyperus
Anigozanthos
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
-
Conostyloideae
Season and Care of Dwarf Papyrus and Kangaroo Paws
Season and care of Dwarf Papyrus and Kangaroo Paws is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Papyrus and Kangaroo Paws Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Papyrus season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Kangaroo Paws season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Dwarf Papyrus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Kangaroo Paws is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Papyrus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Kangaroo Paws is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dwarf Papyrus and Kangaroo Paws Physical Information
Dwarf Papyrus and Kangaroo Paws physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Papyrus height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Kangaroo Paws height is 100.00 cm and width 40.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Papyrus and Kangaroo Paws are as follows:
Dwarf Papyrus flower color: Green and Brown
Dwarf Papyrus leaf color: Green
Kangaroo Paws flower color: Yellow, Red, Green, Purple and Orange
- Kangaroo Paws leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Dwarf Papyrus and Kangaroo Paws
Care of Dwarf Papyrus and Kangaroo Paws include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Papyrus pruning is done and Kangaroo Paws 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 Kangaroo Paws needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.