Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Sedge or Rush
Flowering Plants, Vegetable
Origin
World/Pandemic
Argentina, Brazil, Central America, Chile, Mexico, South America
Habitat
Grassland, Wet lands
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USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
8-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 16, 17, 23, 24
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Flower Color
Green, Brown
Orange, Peach, Pink, Red, Rose, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
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-
Fruit Color
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Pink, Red, White
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Trumpet
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Fall, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Indeterminate, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Bulbs, Divison, Rhizome division, Tubers
From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Does not require lot of 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
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
-
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
can go long without fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Mosaic viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Itchiness, Skin rash
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
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Fruits
Other Uses
Container, Decoration Purposes, Florist trade and landscaping, Used as Ornamental plant
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Tropical, Water Gardens
Foundation
Botanical Name
Cyperus papyrus
TROPAEOLUM tuberosum
Common Name
Dwarf papyrus, Miniature papyrus
Anu, Tuberous Nasturtium
In Hindi
dwarf papyrus
Tuberous Nasturtium
In German
Zwerg Papyrus
Tuberöse Kapuzinerkresse
In French
papyrus nain
Capucine tubéreuse
In Spanish
papiro enano
tuberosa capuchina
In Greek
νάνος πάπυρο
Οζώδης Νεροκάρδαμο
In Portuguese
papiro anão
tuberosa chagas
In Polish
krasnolud papirus
bulwiaste Nasturcja
In Latin
P. papyrus
Morbus nasturtium
Family
Cyperaceae
Tropaeolaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
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Season and Care of Dwarf Papyrus and Mashua
Season and care of Dwarf Papyrus and Mashua is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Papyrus and Mashua Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Papyrus season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Mashua season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Dwarf Papyrus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Mashua is Loam while the PH of soil for Dwarf Papyrus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mashua is Acidic, Neutral.
Dwarf Papyrus and Mashua Physical Information
Dwarf Papyrus and Mashua physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Papyrus height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Mashua height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Papyrus and Mashua are as follows:
Dwarf Papyrus flower color: Green and Brown
Dwarf Papyrus leaf color: Green
Mashua flower color: Orange, Peach, Pink, Red, Rose and Yellow
- Mashua leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Dwarf Papyrus and Mashua
Care of Dwarf Papyrus and Mashua include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Papyrus pruning is done and Mashua pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Dwarf Papyrus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mashua needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.