Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Sedge or Rush
Tender Perennial
Types
Papyrus
Elegance , Maiden
Habitat
Grassland, Wet lands
mild coastal areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
10-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 16, 17, 23, 24
8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Green, Brown
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Dark Red, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Saw-tooth like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Bulbs, Divison, Rhizome division, Tubers
Tip cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, Needs more water during establishment
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
-
Prune before Winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
can go long without fertilizers
15-15-15 amounts, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects
Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
Itchiness, Skin rash
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Borders, Cottage Garden, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Anti-oxidant
Part of Plant Used
-
extracted oil
Other Uses
Container, Decoration Purposes, Florist trade and landscaping, Used as Ornamental plant
Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Tropical, Water Gardens
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Cyperus papyrus
PELARGONIUM x domesticum
Common Name
Dwarf papyrus, Miniature papyrus
Martha Washington Geranium, Regal Geranium
In Hindi
dwarf papyrus
regal geranium
In German
Zwerg Papyrus
Regal Geranie
In French
papyrus nain
geranium royale
In Spanish
papiro enano
geranio regia
In Greek
νάνος πάπυρο
regal geranium
In Portuguese
papiro anão
gerânio régio
In Polish
krasnolud papirus
regal geranium
In Latin
P. papyrus
regal geranium
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheobionta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Geraniaceae
Genus
Cyperus
Pelargonium
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Dwarf Papyrus and Regal Geranium
Season and care of Dwarf Papyrus and Regal Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Papyrus and Regal Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Papyrus season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Regal Geranium season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Dwarf Papyrus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Regal Geranium is Loam while the PH of soil for Dwarf Papyrus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Regal Geranium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Dwarf Papyrus and Regal Geranium Physical Information
Dwarf Papyrus and Regal Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Papyrus height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Regal Geranium height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Papyrus and Regal Geranium are as follows:
Dwarf Papyrus flower color: Green and Brown
Dwarf Papyrus leaf color: Green
Regal Geranium flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Dark Red and Violet
- Regal Geranium leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Dwarf Papyrus and Regal Geranium
Care of Dwarf Papyrus and Regal Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Papyrus pruning is done and Regal Geranium pruning is done Prune before Winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Dwarf Papyrus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Regal Geranium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.