Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic
India
Types
Papyrus
Pednem Keri, Kasarpal, Parashte
Habitat
Grassland, Wet lands
Foot Hills, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 16, 17, 23, 24
11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Spreading
Spreading
Flower Color
Green, Brown
Dark Pink
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Olive, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Oblong-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Bulbs, Divison, Rhizome division, Tubers
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
Do Not over Water, Needs more water during establishment
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full 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
Leafminers, Red blotch, Root mealy bugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Itchiness, Skin rash
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
-
Beauty Benefits
-
For treating wrinkles, Good for skin and hair, Hair Conditioner, Makes Hair Silkier, Promotes Healthy Hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Anthelmintic, Antitumor, Astringent, Cardiotonic, Dysentry, Indigestion
Part of Plant Used
-
Fruits
Other Uses
Container, Decoration Purposes, Florist trade and landscaping, Used as Ornamental plant
Edible syrup, Used for its medicinal properties, Used to make juice
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Tropical, Water Gardens
Fruit, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
Cyperus papyrus
Garcinia indica
Common Name
Dwarf papyrus, Miniature papyrus
Kokum
In Hindi
dwarf papyrus
Kokum
In German
Zwerg Papyrus
Kokum
In French
papyrus nain
Kokum
In Spanish
papiro enano
Kokum
In Greek
νάνος πάπυρο
Kokum
In Portuguese
papiro anão
Kokum
In Polish
krasnolud papirus
Kokum
In Latin
P. papyrus
Kokum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Zamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Dwarf Papyrus and Kokum
Season and care of Dwarf Papyrus and Kokum is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Papyrus and Kokum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Papyrus season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Kokum season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Dwarf Papyrus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Kokum is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Papyrus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Kokum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dwarf Papyrus and Kokum Physical Information
Dwarf Papyrus and Kokum physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Papyrus height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Kokum height is 500.00 cm and width 10.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Papyrus and Kokum are as follows:
Dwarf Papyrus flower color: Green and Brown
Dwarf Papyrus leaf color: Green
Kokum flower color: Dark Pink
- Kokum leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Copper
Care of Dwarf Papyrus and Kokum
Care of Dwarf Papyrus and Kokum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Papyrus pruning is done and Kokum 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 Kokum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.