Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
Types
Papyrus
Saccharum officinarum
Habitat
Grassland, Wet lands
agricultural areas, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
12-7
12 - 9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 16, 17, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Green, Brown
White hair and some brown spots on margins and at tips
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
Acicular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Bulbs, Divison, Rhizome division, Tubers
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
Water Deeply
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
-
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches, Remove Ferns
Fertilizers
can go long without fertilizers
Equal amount of N,P,K, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Beetles, Fusarium root rot, Head smut
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects
Butterflies, Rats, Squirrels
Allergy
Itchiness, Skin rash
Diabetes, Sleepiness
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Maintains teeth healthy, Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
-
Aging, Antidepressant, Aphrodisiac, Appetite enhancer, Diuretic, Fatigue, Muscle Pain, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
-
Leaf Stalks, Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Container, Decoration Purposes, Florist trade and landscaping, Used as Ornamental plant
Animal Feed, Biomass for fuel, Can be made into a herbal tea, Food for animals, Sometimes used for making wine
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Tropical, Water Gardens
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Edible, Feature Plant, Tropical
Botanical Name
Cyperus papyrus
SACCHARUM officinarum
Common Name
Dwarf papyrus, Miniature papyrus
Sugarcane
In Hindi
dwarf papyrus
गन्ना
In German
Zwerg Papyrus
Saccharum
In French
papyrus nain
Canne à sucre
In Spanish
papiro enano
Saccharum
In Greek
νάνος πάπυρο
Saccharum
In Portuguese
papiro anão
Cana-de-açúcar
In Polish
krasnolud papirus
Saccharum
In Latin
P. papyrus
Saccharum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Dwarf Papyrus and Sugarcane
Season and care of Dwarf Papyrus and Sugarcane is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Papyrus and Sugarcane Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Papyrus season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sugarcane season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Dwarf Papyrus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sugarcane is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Papyrus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sugarcane is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dwarf Papyrus and Sugarcane Physical Information
Dwarf Papyrus and Sugarcane physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Papyrus height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Sugarcane height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Papyrus and Sugarcane are as follows:
Dwarf Papyrus flower color: Green and Brown
Dwarf Papyrus leaf color: Green
Sugarcane flower color: White hair and some brown spots on margins and at tips
- Sugarcane leaf color: Green
Care of Dwarf Papyrus and Sugarcane
Care of Dwarf Papyrus and Sugarcane include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Papyrus pruning is done and Sugarcane pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches and Remove Ferns. In summer Dwarf Papyrus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sugarcane needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.