Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Sedge or Rush
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
World/Pandemic
Central America, South America
Types
Not available
Vine, Flowering plant
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland, Wet lands
All sorts of environments, Along Railroads, Banks, Moist Ditches, Roadsides, rocky banks of streams
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
10-13
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 16, 17, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Spreading
Vining/Climbing
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Green, Brown
Purple, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Purple, Dark Green, Black
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Acicular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial 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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Bulbs, Divison, Rhizome division, Tubers
Cuttings, Leaf Cutting, Tuber propagation
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
Keep the Soil well drained, Needs very little water
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects
Aphids, Beetles, Cutworms, Insects, Mites, Whiteflies
Allergy
Itchiness, Skin rash
Abdominal pain, allergic reaction, Nausea, Skin rash, Twitching of face
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Cures constipation, Fiber, Low calories, lowering blood pressure, Potassium, ß-carotene, Vitamin A, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Leaves, Root, Shoots, Stem, Tuber
Other Uses
Container, Decoration Purposes, Florist trade and landscaping, Used as Ornamental plant
Starch, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Tropical, Water Gardens
Container, Edible, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Vine
Botanical Name
Cyperus papyrus
IPOMOEA batatas 'Blackie'
Common Name
Dwarf papyrus, Miniature papyrus
Blackie Sweet Potato Vine, Sweet Potato Vine
In Hindi
dwarf papyrus
शकरकन्द
In German
Zwerg Papyrus
Süßkartoffel
In French
papyrus nain
Patate douce
In Spanish
papiro enano
Ipomoea batatas
In Greek
νάνος πάπυρο
Sweet potato
In Portuguese
papiro anão
Batata-doce
In Polish
krasnolud papirus
Wilec ziemniaczany
In Latin
P. papyrus
Ipomoea batatas
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Convolvulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Dwarf Papyrus and Sweet Potato Vine
Season and care of Dwarf Papyrus and Sweet Potato Vine is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Papyrus and Sweet Potato Vine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Papyrus season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sweet Potato Vine season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Dwarf Papyrus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sweet Potato Vine is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Papyrus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sweet Potato Vine is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dwarf Papyrus and Sweet Potato Vine Physical Information
Dwarf Papyrus and Sweet Potato Vine physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Papyrus height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Sweet Potato Vine height is 15.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Dwarf Papyrus and Sweet Potato Vine are as follows:
Dwarf Papyrus flower color: Green and Brown
Dwarf Papyrus leaf color: Green
Sweet Potato Vine flower color: Purple and Rose
- Sweet Potato Vine leaf color: Purple, Dark Green and Black
Care of Dwarf Papyrus and Sweet Potato Vine
Care of Dwarf Papyrus and Sweet Potato Vine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Papyrus pruning is done No pruning needed and Sweet Potato Vine 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 Potato Vine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.