Dwarf Papyrus

Overdam Grass

About Dwarf Papyrus and Overdam Grass

Dwarf Papyrus

Overdam Grass

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Sedge or Rush

Grass

Origin

World/Pandemic

Types

Papyrus

Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Overdam'

Number of Varieties

152

0 40000

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Habitat

Grassland, Wet lands

Grassland, low mountains, Semi desert, Woodlands

USDA Hardiness Zone

7-115-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-7

9 - 5

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 16, 17, 23, 24

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

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

20.30 cm90.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

25.40 cm60.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Green, Brown

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

White, Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

White, Green, Orange, Gold

Leaf Color in Winter

Gold, Tan

Shape

Leaf Shape

Grass like

Linear

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Poorly Drained

Average

Bloom Time

Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall

Summer, Late Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Bulbs, Divison, Rhizome division, Tubers

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained

Average Water Needs

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Poorly Drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

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

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

✔ ✘

Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

✔ ✘

Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects

Birds

Allergy

Itchiness, Skin rash

Skin irritation

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

Other Uses

Container, Decoration Purposes, Florist trade and landscaping, Used as Ornamental plant

Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Bog Garden, Container, Tropical, Water Gardens

Dried Flower / Everlasting, Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Cyperus papyrus

CALAMAGROSTIS x acutiflora 'Overdam'

Common Name

Dwarf papyrus, Miniature papyrus

Feather Reed Grass, Overdam Feather Reed Grass

In Hindi

dwarf papyrus

Overdam घास

In German

Zwerg Papyrus

Overdam Grass

In French

papyrus nain

Overdam Herbe

In Spanish

papiro enano

Overdam Hierba

In Greek

νάνος πάπυρο

Overdam Grass

In Portuguese

papiro anão

Overdam Relva

In Polish

krasnolud papirus

Overdam Trawa

In Latin

P. papyrus

Overdam Trawa

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Poales

Family

Cyperaceae

Poaceae

Genus

Cyperus

Calamagrostis

Clade

Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots

Tribe

Subfamily

Amaryllidoideae

Number of Species

700260

1 27800

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Properties of Dwarf Papyrus and Overdam Grass

Wondering what are the properties of Dwarf Papyrus and Overdam Grass? We provide you with everything About Dwarf Papyrus and Overdam Grass. Dwarf Papyrus doesn't have thorns and Overdam Grass doesn't have thorns. Also Dwarf Papyrus does not have fragrant flowers. Dwarf Papyrus has allergic reactions like Itchiness and Skin rash and Overdam Grass has allergic reactions like Itchiness and Skin rash. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Dwarf Papyrus and Overdam Grass and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Dwarf Papyrus and Overdam Grass

Season and care of Dwarf Papyrus and Overdam Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Papyrus and Overdam Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Papyrus season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Overdam Grass season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Dwarf Papyrus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Overdam Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Papyrus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Overdam Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Dwarf Papyrus and Overdam Grass Physical Information

Dwarf Papyrus and Overdam Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Papyrus height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Overdam Grass height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Papyrus and Overdam Grass are as follows:

Dwarf Papyrus flower color: Green and Brown
Dwarf Papyrus leaf color: Green
Overdam Grass flower color:
Overdam Grass leaf color: White and Green

Care of Dwarf Papyrus and Overdam Grass

Care of Dwarf Papyrus and Overdam Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Papyrus pruning is done and Overdam Grass 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 Overdam Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.