Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Papyrus
Prunus salicina 'Methley'
Habitat
Grassland, Wet lands
Forest margins, Scrubs, sluggish streams and rivers
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
6-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 16, 17, 23, 24
H1, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 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
-
Red, Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
broad, flat
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full 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 Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Bulbs, Divison, Rhizome division, Tubers
reseeds, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
weekly regular
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
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
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects
Birds
Allergy
Itchiness, Skin rash
Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Stomachic
Part of Plant Used
-
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Container, Decoration Purposes, Florist trade and landscaping, Used as Ornamental plant
Used for making green dye
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Tropical, Water Gardens
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
Cyperus papyrus
PRUNUS salicina 'Methley'
Common Name
Dwarf papyrus, Miniature papyrus
Japanese Plum, Methley Plum
In Hindi
dwarf papyrus
Methley Plum
In German
Zwerg Papyrus
Chinesische Pflaume
In French
papyrus nain
Prunus salicina
In Spanish
papiro enano
Prunus salicina
In Greek
νάνος πάπυρο
Methley Plum
In Portuguese
papiro anão
Prunus salicina
In Polish
krasnolud papirus
Methley Plum
In Latin
P. papyrus
Methley Plum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Dwarf Papyrus and Methley Plum
Season and care of Dwarf Papyrus and Methley Plum is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Papyrus and Methley Plum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Papyrus season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Methley Plum season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Dwarf Papyrus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Methley Plum is Loam while the PH of soil for Dwarf Papyrus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Methley Plum is Acidic, Neutral.
Dwarf Papyrus and Methley Plum Physical Information
Dwarf Papyrus and Methley Plum physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Papyrus height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Methley Plum height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Papyrus and Methley Plum are as follows:
Dwarf Papyrus flower color: Green and Brown
Dwarf Papyrus leaf color: Green
Methley Plum flower color: White
- Methley Plum leaf color: Green
Care of Dwarf Papyrus and Methley Plum
Care of Dwarf Papyrus and Methley Plum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Papyrus pruning is done and Methley Plum 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 Methley Plum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.