Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Sedge or Rush
Tender Perennial
Types
Papyrus
herbaceous annuals
Habitat
Grassland, Wet lands
Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 16, 17, 23, 24
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Green, Brown
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Linear to lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
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
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Bulbs, Divison, Rhizome division, Tubers
Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
Water when soil is dry
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial 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
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects
Butterflies
Allergy
Itchiness, Skin rash
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Fever, Intestinal irritations, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
-
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Container, Decoration Purposes, Florist trade and landscaping, Used as Ornamental plant
As a tea substitute, Culinary use, Medicinal oil, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as essential oil, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Tropical, Water Gardens
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Herb / Vegetable, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
Cyperus papyrus
PELARGONIUM 'Bitter Lemon'
Common Name
Dwarf papyrus, Miniature papyrus
Bitter Lemon Scented Geranium, Scented Geranium
In Hindi
dwarf papyrus
Pelargonium
In German
Zwerg Papyrus
Pelargonium
In French
papyrus nain
pélargonium
In Spanish
papiro enano
pelargonium
In Greek
νάνος πάπυρο
Pelargonium
In Portuguese
papiro anão
pelargônio
In Polish
krasnolud papirus
pelargonia
In Latin
P. papyrus
Pelargonium
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Geraniaceae
Genus
Cyperus
Pelargonium
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Dwarf Papyrus and Scented Geranium
Season and care of Dwarf Papyrus and Scented Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Papyrus and Scented Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Papyrus season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Scented Geranium season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Dwarf Papyrus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Scented Geranium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Papyrus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Scented Geranium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Dwarf Papyrus and Scented Geranium Physical Information
Dwarf Papyrus and Scented Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Papyrus height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Scented Geranium height is 38.14 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Papyrus and Scented Geranium are as follows:
Dwarf Papyrus flower color: Green and Brown
Dwarf Papyrus leaf color: Green
Scented Geranium flower color: White and Light Pink
- Scented Geranium leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Care of Dwarf Papyrus and Scented Geranium
Care of Dwarf Papyrus and Scented Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Papyrus pruning is done and Scented Geranium 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 Scented Geranium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.