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Dwarf Papyrus
Dwarf Papyrus

Pineapple
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About Dwarf Papyrus and Pineapple

What is

Life Span

Perennial
Biennial

Type

Sedge or Rush
Tender Perennial

Origin

World/Pandemic
South America

Types

Papyrus
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold

Number of Varieties

151
0 40000
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Habitat

Grassland, Wet lands
Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

7-1111-15
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

12-7
12-1

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 16, 17, 23, 24
H1, H2, 24

Habit

Spreading
Rosette/Stemless

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

20.30 cm152.40 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

25.40 cm121.92 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

Green, Brown
Purple, Red

Flower Color Modifier

-
-

Fruit Color

-
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green

Leaf Color in Spring

Green
Green, Light Pink, White

Leaf Color in Summer

Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive

Leaf Color in Fall

Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive

Leaf Color in Winter

-
Green, Blue Green, Olive

Shape

Leaf Shape

Grass like
Arrowhead

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall
Early Summer, Summer

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun

Growth Rate

Medium
Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic

Soil Drainage

Poorly Drained
Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Winter, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Drought
Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Bulbs, Divison, Rhizome division, Tubers
Divison

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally

In Summer

Lots of watering
Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate
Moderate

In Winter

Average Water
Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, 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, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

-
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

can go long without fertilizers
EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch
Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought
Drought

Facts

Flowers

Flower Petal Number

Single
Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Fine
Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy
Matte

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites

Allergy

Itchiness, Skin rash
Dermititis, Itchiness

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

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

Beauty Benefits

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Acne, For treating wrinkles, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Skin irritation, Skin Problems, Stops hair loss

Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification
Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling

Part of Plant Used

-
Fruits

Other Uses

Container, Decoration Purposes, Florist trade and landscaping, Used as Ornamental plant
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Bog Garden, Container, Tropical, Water Gardens
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Cyperus papyrus
ANANAS

Common Name

Dwarf papyrus, Miniature papyrus
Pineapple

In Hindi

dwarf papyrus
अनानास

In German

Zwerg Papyrus
Ananas

In French

papyrus nain
Ananas

In Spanish

papiro enano
Piña

In Greek

νάνος πάπυρο
Ανανάς

In Portuguese

papiro anão
Abacaxi

In Polish

krasnolud papirus
Ananas

In Latin

P. papyrus
Pineapple

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta
Vascular plant

Class

Magnoliopsida
Lilopsida

Order

Poales
Bromeliales

Family

Cyperaceae
Bromeliaceae

Genus

Cyperus
Ananas

Clade

Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots

Tribe

-
-

Subfamily

-
Bromelioideae

Number of Species

7007
1 27800
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Properties of Dwarf Papyrus and Pineapple

Wondering what are the properties of Dwarf Papyrus and Pineapple? We provide you with everything About Dwarf Papyrus and Pineapple. Dwarf Papyrus doesn't have thorns and Pineapple doesn't have thorns. Also Dwarf Papyrus does not have fragrant flowers. Dwarf Papyrus has allergic reactions like Itchiness and Skin rash and Pineapple 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 Pineapple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

Season and Care of Dwarf Papyrus and Pineapple

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

Dwarf Papyrus and Pineapple Physical Information

Dwarf Papyrus and Pineapple physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Papyrus height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Papyrus and Pineapple are as follows:

  • Dwarf Papyrus flower color: Green and Brown

  • Dwarf Papyrus leaf color: Green

  • Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red

  • Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White

Care of Dwarf Papyrus and Pineapple

Care of Dwarf Papyrus and Pineapple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Papyrus pruning is done and Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Dwarf Papyrus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pineapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.