Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Sedge or Rush
Sedge or Rush
Origin
World/Pandemic
North America
Habitat
Grassland, Wet lands
Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 16, 17, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Green, Brown
-
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
-
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Bulbs, Divison, Rhizome division, Tubers
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
occasional watering once established
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Poorly 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
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Scale, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Itchiness, Skin rash
Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
-
Rhizomes, Root, Seeds, Shoots, Stem
Other Uses
Container, Decoration Purposes, Florist trade and landscaping, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Tropical, Water Gardens
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Cyperus papyrus
Schoenoplectus Tabernaemontani
Common Name
Dwarf papyrus, Miniature papyrus
Grey Club-Rush, Great Bulrush, Softstem Bulrush
In Hindi
dwarf papyrus
Softstem Bulrush
In German
Zwerg Papyrus
Softstem Bulrush
In French
papyrus nain
Softstem Bulrush
In Spanish
papiro enano
Softstem Bulrush
In Greek
νάνος πάπυρο
Softstem Bulrush
In Portuguese
papiro anão
Softstem Bulrush
In Polish
krasnolud papirus
Softstem Bulrush
In Latin
P. papyrus
Softstem Bulrush
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Cyperaceae
Genus
Cyperus
Schoenoplectus
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Dwarf Papyrus and Softstem Bulrush
Season and care of Dwarf Papyrus and Softstem Bulrush is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Papyrus and Softstem Bulrush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Papyrus season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Softstem Bulrush season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Dwarf Papyrus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Softstem Bulrush is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Papyrus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Softstem Bulrush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dwarf Papyrus and Softstem Bulrush Physical Information
Dwarf Papyrus and Softstem Bulrush physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Papyrus height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Papyrus and Softstem Bulrush are as follows:
Dwarf Papyrus flower color: Green and Brown
Dwarf Papyrus leaf color: Green
Softstem Bulrush flower color:
- Softstem Bulrush leaf color: Olive
Care of Dwarf Papyrus and Softstem Bulrush
Care of Dwarf Papyrus and Softstem Bulrush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Papyrus pruning is done and Softstem Bulrush 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 Softstem Bulrush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.