Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Sedge or Rush
Vegetable
Origin
World/Pandemic
North America, Central America, South America
Habitat
Grassland, Wet lands
Clay soil areas, Loamy soils, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 16, 17, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 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
Fruit Color
-
White, Yellow, Light Yellow, Peach
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Neutral
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, Pot
How to Plant?
Bulbs, Divison, Rhizome division, Tubers
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Needs watering once a week, Never Over-water, Over-head watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well 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
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Well-rotted manure
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Armyworm, Beetles, Flea Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Seedcorn maggot, Worms
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects
Aphids, Beetles
Allergy
Itchiness, Skin rash
Asthma, Diarrhea, Headache, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
-
Iron, Potassium, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
-
Kernel
Other Uses
Container, Decoration Purposes, Florist trade and landscaping, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Tropical, Water Gardens
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
Cyperus papyrus
ZEA mays var rugosa
Common Name
Dwarf papyrus, Miniature papyrus
Sweet Corn
In Hindi
dwarf papyrus
स्वीट कॉर्न
In German
Zwerg Papyrus
Mais
In French
papyrus nain
Le maïs sucré
In Spanish
papiro enano
Maíz dulce
In Greek
νάνος πάπυρο
γλυκό καλαμπόκι
In Portuguese
papiro anão
milho doce
In Polish
krasnolud papirus
Kukurydza
In Latin
P. papyrus
Dulcis frumentum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Dwarf Papyrus and Sweet Corn
Season and care of Dwarf Papyrus and Sweet Corn is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Papyrus and Sweet Corn Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Papyrus season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sweet Corn season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Dwarf Papyrus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sweet Corn is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Papyrus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sweet Corn is Neutral.
Dwarf Papyrus and Sweet Corn Physical Information
Dwarf Papyrus and Sweet Corn physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Papyrus height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Sweet Corn height is 180.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Papyrus and Sweet Corn are as follows:
Care of Dwarf Papyrus and Sweet Corn
Care of Dwarf Papyrus and Sweet Corn include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Papyrus pruning is done and Sweet Corn 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 Sweet Corn needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.