Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic
Southeastern United States, California, Caribbean
Habitat
Grassland, Wet lands
marshes, Swamps, Tropical Climate
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
8-11
AHS Heat Zone
12-7
12 - 9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 16, 17, 23, 24
H1, H2, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Green, Brown
-
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Fin-shaped Tufts
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Bulbs, Divison, Rhizome division, Tubers
Plugs, Sod, Sprigs
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
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
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects
-
Allergy
Itchiness, Skin rash
Congestion, Itchiness, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Other Uses
Container, Decoration Purposes, Florist trade and landscaping, Used as Ornamental plant
Used in lawns and turf
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Tropical, Water Gardens
Lawns and Turf
Botanical Name
Cyperus papyrus
STENOTAPHRUM secundatum
Common Name
Dwarf papyrus, Miniature papyrus
Softleaf Buffalo Grass, St. Augustine Grass
In Hindi
dwarf papyrus
St. Augustine Grass
In German
Zwerg Papyrus
St. Augustine Grass
In French
papyrus nain
St. Augustine Grass
In Spanish
papiro enano
St. Augustine Grass
In Greek
νάνος πάπυρο
St. Augustine Grass
In Portuguese
papiro anão
St. Augustine Grass
In Polish
krasnolud papirus
St. Augustine Grass
In Latin
P. papyrus
St. Augustine Grass
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Cyperus
Stenotaphrum
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Dwarf Papyrus and St. Augustine Grass
Season and care of Dwarf Papyrus and St. Augustine Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Papyrus and St. Augustine Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Papyrus season is Spring, Summer and Fall and St. Augustine Grass season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Dwarf Papyrus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for St. Augustine Grass is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Papyrus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for St. Augustine Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dwarf Papyrus and St. Augustine Grass Physical Information
Dwarf Papyrus and St. Augustine Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Papyrus height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas St. Augustine Grass height is 760.00 cm and width 15.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Papyrus and St. Augustine Grass are as follows:
Dwarf Papyrus flower color: Green and Brown
Dwarf Papyrus leaf color: Green
St. Augustine Grass flower color:
- St. Augustine Grass leaf color: Green
Care of Dwarf Papyrus and St. Augustine Grass
Care of Dwarf Papyrus and St. Augustine Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Papyrus pruning is done and St. Augustine Grass 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 St. Augustine Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.