Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Sedge or Rush
Vegetable
Origin
World/Pandemic
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Papyrus
Bell Pepper
Jalapeno
Poblano
Pequin Pepper
Aleppo pepper
Habitat
Grassland, Wet lands
Cropland, gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 16, 17, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Green, Brown
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Black
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Oblong elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Bulbs, Divison, Rhizome division, Tubers
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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 damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
can go long without fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects
Butterflies
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
Part of Plant Used
-
Fruits
Other Uses
Container, Decoration Purposes, Florist trade and landscaping, Used as Ornamental plant
Culinary use, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Tropical, Water Gardens
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Cyperus papyrus
CAPSICUM annuum 'Aurora'( Conoides Group)
Common Name
Dwarf papyrus, Miniature papyrus
Aurora Pepper, Ornamental Pepper
In Hindi
dwarf papyrus
सजावटी मिर्च
In German
Zwerg Papyrus
Ornamental Pfeffer
In French
papyrus nain
ornement poivre
In Spanish
papiro enano
Ornamental Pepper
In Greek
νάνος πάπυρο
Διακοσμητικά πιπέρι
In Portuguese
papiro anão
ornamental pimenta
In Polish
krasnolud papirus
ozdobne Pieprz
In Latin
P. papyrus
decentius Pepper
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Dwarf Papyrus and Ornamental Pepper
Season and care of Dwarf Papyrus and Ornamental Pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Papyrus and Ornamental Pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Papyrus season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Ornamental Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Dwarf Papyrus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Ornamental Pepper is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Papyrus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ornamental Pepper is Neutral.
Dwarf Papyrus and Ornamental Pepper Physical Information
Dwarf Papyrus and Ornamental Pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Papyrus height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Ornamental Pepper height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Papyrus and Ornamental Pepper are as follows:
Dwarf Papyrus flower color: Green and Brown
Dwarf Papyrus leaf color: Green
Ornamental Pepper flower color: Purple
- Ornamental Pepper leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Dwarf Papyrus and Ornamental Pepper
Care of Dwarf Papyrus and Ornamental Pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Papyrus pruning is done and Ornamental Pepper 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 Ornamental Pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.