Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic
United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico
Habitat
Grassland, Wet lands
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
8-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 16, 17, 23, 24
H1, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Green, Brown
Red, Magenta, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
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
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, Alkaline
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
-
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
can go long without fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Itchiness, Skin rash
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Borders
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antiemetic, Diuretic, Purgative, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
-
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Container, Decoration Purposes, Florist trade and landscaping, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as a general tonic, Used as a rat poison, Used as a vegetable
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Tropical, Water Gardens
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Cyperus papyrus
ERYTHRINA herbacea
Common Name
Dwarf papyrus, Miniature papyrus
Red cardinal, Cardinal spear
In Hindi
dwarf papyrus
Red Cardinal
In German
Zwerg Papyrus
Red Cardinal
In French
papyrus nain
Cardinal rouge
In Spanish
papiro enano
Cárdenas
In Greek
νάνος πάπυρο
κόκκινο Καρδινάλιος
In Portuguese
papiro anão
Cardeal vermelho
In Polish
krasnolud papirus
Red Cardinal
In Latin
P. papyrus
Cardinalis Rubrum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Dwarf Papyrus and Red Cardinal
Season and care of Dwarf Papyrus and Red Cardinal is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Papyrus and Red Cardinal Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Papyrus season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Red Cardinal season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Dwarf Papyrus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Red Cardinal is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Papyrus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Cardinal is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dwarf Papyrus and Red Cardinal Physical Information
Dwarf Papyrus and Red Cardinal physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Papyrus height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Red Cardinal height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Papyrus and Red Cardinal are as follows:
Dwarf Papyrus flower color: Green and Brown
Dwarf Papyrus leaf color: Green
Red Cardinal flower color: Red, Magenta and Orange Red
- Red Cardinal leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Dwarf Papyrus and Red Cardinal
Care of Dwarf Papyrus and Red Cardinal include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Papyrus pruning is done and Red Cardinal 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 Red Cardinal needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.