Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Sedge or Rush
Flowering Plants
Origin
World/Pandemic
South America, Argentina, Brazil
Types
Papyrus
Helen Campbell spider flower, Queen Series spider flower, Violet Queen spider flower
Habitat
Grassland, Wet lands
vacant lots, wastelands, yards
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
8-11
AHS Heat Zone
12-7
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 16, 17, 23, 24
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, 24
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Green, Brown
White, Purple, Pink, Rose, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Bulbs, Divison, Rhizome division, Tubers
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
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
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects
Butterflies
Allergy
Itchiness, Skin rash
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Borders
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antinociceptive
Part of Plant Used
-
Leaves
Other Uses
Container, Decoration Purposes, Florist trade and landscaping, Used as Ornamental plant
Used for bedding in gardens
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Tropical, Water Gardens
Foundation, Landscape
Botanical Name
Cyperus papyrus
CLEOME hassleriana
Common Name
Dwarf papyrus, Miniature papyrus
Cleome, Pink Queen, Spider Flower
In Hindi
dwarf papyrus
Pink Queen
In German
Zwerg Papyrus
rosa Königin
In French
papyrus nain
Reine rose
In Spanish
papiro enano
Reina de color rosa
In Greek
νάνος πάπυρο
ροζ Βασίλισσα
In Portuguese
papiro anão
Rainha -de-rosa
In Polish
krasnolud papirus
Różowa Królowa
In Latin
P. papyrus
Regina Pink
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Cleomaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Dwarf Papyrus and Pink Queen
Season and care of Dwarf Papyrus and Pink Queen is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Papyrus and Pink Queen Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Papyrus season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Pink Queen season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Dwarf Papyrus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pink Queen is Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Papyrus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pink Queen is Acidic, Neutral.
Dwarf Papyrus and Pink Queen Physical Information
Dwarf Papyrus and Pink Queen physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Papyrus height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Pink Queen height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Papyrus and Pink Queen are as follows:
Dwarf Papyrus flower color: Green and Brown
Dwarf Papyrus leaf color: Green
Pink Queen flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Rose and Lavender
- Pink Queen leaf color: Green
Care of Dwarf Papyrus and Pink Queen
Care of Dwarf Papyrus and Pink Queen include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Papyrus pruning is done and Pink Queen 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 Pink Queen needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.