Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Sedge or Rush
Tender Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic
Eastern Africa
Habitat
Grassland, Wet lands
Rocky Ridges, Shores of rivers or lakes, Tropical Climate, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
11-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 16, 17, 23, 24
H1, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Green, Brown
Purple, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Bulbs, Divison, Rhizome division, Tubers
Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium, Requires regular watering
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
-
Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
can go long without fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Grey mold, Leaf spot, Mites, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Itchiness, Skin rash
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Bouquets, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
-
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Container, Decoration Purposes, Florist trade and landscaping, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Tropical, Water Gardens
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
Cyperus papyrus
EXACUM affine
Common Name
Dwarf papyrus, Miniature papyrus
German Violet, Persian Violet
In Hindi
dwarf papyrus
persian violet
In German
Zwerg Papyrus
persian violet
In French
papyrus nain
persian violet
In Spanish
papiro enano
Violeta persa
In Greek
νάνος πάπυρο
Περσικό Violet
In Portuguese
papiro anão
Violeta persa
In Polish
krasnolud papirus
Persian Violet
In Latin
P. papyrus
hyacinthum Persarum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Gentianaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Dwarf Papyrus and Persian Violet
Season and care of Dwarf Papyrus and Persian Violet is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Papyrus and Persian Violet Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Papyrus season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Persian Violet season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Dwarf Papyrus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Persian Violet is Loam while the PH of soil for Dwarf Papyrus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Persian Violet is Neutral.
Dwarf Papyrus and Persian Violet Physical Information
Dwarf Papyrus and Persian Violet physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Papyrus height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Persian Violet height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Papyrus and Persian Violet are as follows:
Dwarf Papyrus flower color: Green and Brown
Dwarf Papyrus leaf color: Green
Persian Violet flower color: Purple and Violet
- Persian Violet leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Dwarf Papyrus and Persian Violet
Care of Dwarf Papyrus and Persian Violet include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Papyrus pruning is done and Persian Violet pruning is done Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Dwarf Papyrus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Persian Violet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.