Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
World/Pandemic
South America, Southern Africa, India, Australia, New Zealand
Habitat
Grassland, Wet lands
Bog Garden, Boggy areas, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
8-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 16, 17, 23, 24
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Green, Brown
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Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Odd Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Shade, Partial shade
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
Fall, Spring, Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Bulbs, Divison, Rhizome division, Tubers
By dividing rhizomes, tubers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
Requires regular watering
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 Shade, Partial shade
Pruning
-
Prune for size control
Fertilizers
can go long without fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Does not require fertilizer once established
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects
Aphids, Deers, Scale Insects
Allergy
Itchiness, Skin rash
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Borders, Formal Garden, Ground Cover
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
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Whole plant
Other Uses
Container, Decoration Purposes, Florist trade and landscaping, Used as Ornamental plant
useful as a ground cover
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Tropical, Water Gardens
Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Cyperus papyrus
RUMOHRA adiantiformis
Common Name
Dwarf papyrus, Miniature papyrus
leatherleaf fern
leathery shieldfern
iron fern
7-weeks-fern
climbing shield fern
In Hindi
dwarf papyrus
leatherleaf
In German
Zwerg Papyrus
Leatherleaf
In French
papyrus nain
Leatherleaf
In Spanish
papiro enano
leatherleaf
In Greek
νάνος πάπυρο
Leatherleaf
In Portuguese
papiro anão
leatherleaf
In Polish
krasnolud papirus
Leatherleaf
In Latin
P. papyrus
Leatherleaf
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Polypodiopsida
Order
Poales
Polypodiales
Family
Cyperaceae
Dryopteridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
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Season and Care of Dwarf Papyrus and Leatherleaf
Season and care of Dwarf Papyrus and Leatherleaf is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Papyrus and Leatherleaf Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Papyrus season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Leatherleaf season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Dwarf Papyrus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Leatherleaf is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Dwarf Papyrus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Leatherleaf is Acidic, Neutral.
Dwarf Papyrus and Leatherleaf Physical Information
Dwarf Papyrus and Leatherleaf physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Papyrus height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Leatherleaf height is 45.70 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Papyrus and Leatherleaf are as follows:
Dwarf Papyrus flower color: Green and Brown
Dwarf Papyrus leaf color: Green
Leatherleaf flower color:
- Leatherleaf leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Dwarf Papyrus and Leatherleaf
Care of Dwarf Papyrus and Leatherleaf include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Papyrus pruning is done and Leatherleaf pruning is done Prune for size control. In summer Dwarf Papyrus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Leatherleaf needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.