Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
World/Pandemic
Southeastern Asia, Australia
Types
Papyrus
Melaleuca quinquenervia
Habitat
Grassland, Wet lands
Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
9-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 16, 17, 23, 24
H1, H2, 9, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Green, Brown
Light Yellow, Light Pink, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Sandy Brown
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
-
Dark Green, Plum
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
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
Get enough water whenever the 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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial 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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects
Birds, Hummingbirds
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
-
Antibiotic, Cough, Headache, hemorrhoids, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
-
Bark, Flowers, Leaves, Wood
Other Uses
Container, Decoration Purposes, Florist trade and landscaping, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as essential oil
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Tropical, Water Gardens
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Cyperus papyrus
MELALEUCA quinquenervia
Common Name
Dwarf papyrus, Miniature papyrus
Cajeput Tree, Paperbark Tree, Punk Tree
In Hindi
dwarf papyrus
Paperbark tree
In German
Zwerg Papyrus
Paperbark tree
In French
papyrus nain
Paperbark tree
In Spanish
papiro enano
Paperbark tree
In Greek
νάνος πάπυρο
Paperbark tree
In Portuguese
papiro anão
Paperbark tree
In Polish
krasnolud papirus
Paperbark tree
In Latin
P. papyrus
Paperbark tree
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Myrtaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Dwarf Papyrus and Paperbark Tree
Season and care of Dwarf Papyrus and Paperbark Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Papyrus and Paperbark Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Papyrus season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Paperbark Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Dwarf Papyrus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Paperbark Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Papyrus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Paperbark Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dwarf Papyrus and Paperbark Tree Physical Information
Dwarf Papyrus and Paperbark Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Papyrus height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Paperbark Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Papyrus and Paperbark Tree are as follows:
Dwarf Papyrus flower color: Green and Brown
Dwarf Papyrus leaf color: Green
Paperbark Tree flower color: Light Yellow, Light Pink and Ivory
- Paperbark Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Dwarf Papyrus and Paperbark Tree
Care of Dwarf Papyrus and Paperbark Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Papyrus pruning is done and Paperbark Tree 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 Paperbark Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.