Dwarf Papyrus

Silverthorn

About Dwarf Papyrus and Silverthorn

Dwarf Papyrus

Silverthorn

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Sedge or Rush

Shrub

Origin

World/Pandemic

China, Japan

Types

Papyrus

Number of Varieties

155

0 40000

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Habitat

Grassland, Wet lands

subtropical regions, Temperate Regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

7-116-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-7

9-7

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 16, 17, 23, 24

4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Spreading

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

20.30 cm300.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

25.40 cm300.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Green, Brown

White, Silver

Flower Color Modifier

Fruit Color

Reddish Plum

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

White, Dark Green, Sienna

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

White, Dark Green, Sienna

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

White, Dark Green, Sienna

Leaf Color in Winter

White, Dark Green, Sienna

Shape

Leaf Shape

Grass like

broad, flat

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Poorly Drained

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall

Fall, Late Fall

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Pollution, Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Bulbs, Divison, Rhizome division, Tubers

Cuttings, root cutting, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

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

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Poorly Drained

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

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

Coral Spot, Leaf spot, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Fine

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects

Birds

Allergy

Itchiness, Skin rash

Toxic

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

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

Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover

Beauty Benefits

Skin irritation

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Fixes Nitrogen

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antiasthamatic, Antitussive, Astringent

Part of Plant Used

Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem

Other Uses

Container, Decoration Purposes, Florist trade and landscaping, Used as Ornamental plant

Used as Ornamental plant, Used for making hedge

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Bog Garden, Container, Tropical, Water Gardens

Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Cyperus papyrus

Elaeagnus pungens

Common Name

Dwarf papyrus, Miniature papyrus

Silverthorn

In Hindi

dwarf papyrus

Silverthorn

In German

Zwerg Papyrus

Silverthorn

In French

papyrus nain

Silverthorn

In Spanish

papiro enano

Silverthorn

In Greek

νάνος πάπυρο

Silverthorn

In Portuguese

papiro anão

Silverthorn

In Polish

krasnolud papirus

Silverthorn

In Latin

P. papyrus

Silverthorn

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Poales

Rhamnales

Family

Cyperaceae

Elaeagnaceae

Genus

Cyperus

Elaeagnus

Clade

Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

70070

1 27800

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Properties of Dwarf Papyrus and Silverthorn

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

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Season and Care of Dwarf Papyrus and Silverthorn

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

Dwarf Papyrus and Silverthorn Physical Information

Dwarf Papyrus and Silverthorn physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Papyrus height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Silverthorn height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Papyrus and Silverthorn are as follows:

Dwarf Papyrus flower color: Green and Brown
Dwarf Papyrus leaf color: Green
Silverthorn flower color: White and Silver
Silverthorn leaf color: White, Dark Green and Sienna

Care of Dwarf Papyrus and Silverthorn

Care of Dwarf Papyrus and Silverthorn include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Papyrus pruning is done and Silverthorn 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 Silverthorn needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.