Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Papyrus
Eustis, Lakeland, Tavares
Habitat
Grassland, Wet lands
gardens, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
11-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 16, 17, 23, 24
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Green, Brown
White
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Bulbs, Divison, Rhizome division, Tubers
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
Do not let dry out between waterings
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
-
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
can go long without fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Citrus foot rot, Citrus gummosis, Citrus leaf miner
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects
-
Allergy
Itchiness, Skin rash
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Fiber, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
-
Fruits
Other Uses
Container, Decoration Purposes, Florist trade and landscaping, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Tropical, Water Gardens
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Cyperus papyrus
X CITROFORTUNELLA floridana
Common Name
Dwarf papyrus, Miniature papyrus
Limequat
In Hindi
dwarf papyrus
Limequat
In German
Zwerg Papyrus
Limequat
In French
papyrus nain
Limequat
In Spanish
papiro enano
Limequat
In Greek
νάνος πάπυρο
Limequat
In Portuguese
papiro anão
Limequat
In Polish
krasnolud papirus
Limequat
In Latin
P. papyrus
Limequat
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Dwarf Papyrus and Limequat
Season and care of Dwarf Papyrus and Limequat is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Papyrus and Limequat Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Papyrus season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Limequat season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Dwarf Papyrus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Limequat is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Papyrus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Limequat is Acidic, Neutral.
Dwarf Papyrus and Limequat Physical Information
Dwarf Papyrus and Limequat physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Papyrus height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Limequat height is 300.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Papyrus and Limequat are as follows:
Dwarf Papyrus flower color: Green and Brown
Dwarf Papyrus leaf color: Green
Limequat flower color: White
- Limequat leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Dwarf Papyrus and Limequat
Care of Dwarf Papyrus and Limequat include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Papyrus pruning is done and Limequat pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Dwarf Papyrus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Limequat needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.