Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Sedge or Rush
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
World/Pandemic
California
Types
Not available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland, Wet lands
Foot Hills, low mountains, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
8-10
AHS Heat Zone
12-7
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 16, 17, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Green, Brown
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red, Orange Red
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
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial 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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Bulbs, Divison, Rhizome division, Tubers
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
Does not require water in summer, Requires watering in the growing season
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
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
can go long without fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Solid Fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial Diseases, Root Pathogen
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects
Birds
Allergy
Itchiness, Skin rash
Acidic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Erosion control
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Body Ache, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Container, Decoration Purposes, Florist trade and landscaping, Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Sauces
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Tropical, Water Gardens
Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
Cyperus papyrus
HETEROMELES arbutifolia
Common Name
Dwarf papyrus, Miniature papyrus
Christmas Berry, California Holly
In Hindi
dwarf papyrus
Toyon
In German
Zwerg Papyrus
Toyon
In French
papyrus nain
Toyon
In Spanish
papiro enano
Toyon
In Greek
νάνος πάπυρο
Toyon
In Portuguese
papiro anão
Toyon
In Polish
krasnolud papirus
Toyon
In Latin
P. papyrus
Toyon
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Cyperus
Heteromeles
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Maleae
Subfamily
Not Available
Amygdaloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Dwarf Papyrus and Toyon
Wondering what are the properties of Dwarf Papyrus and Toyon? We provide you with everything About Dwarf Papyrus and Toyon. Dwarf Papyrus doesn't have thorns and Toyon doesn't have thorns. Also Dwarf Papyrus does not have fragrant flowers. Dwarf Papyrus has allergic reactions like Itchiness and Skin rash and Toyon has allergic reactions like Itchiness and Skin rash. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Dwarf Papyrus and Toyon and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Dwarf Papyrus and Toyon
Season and care of Dwarf Papyrus and Toyon is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Papyrus and Toyon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Papyrus season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Toyon season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Dwarf Papyrus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Toyon is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Papyrus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Toyon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dwarf Papyrus and Toyon Physical Information
Dwarf Papyrus and Toyon physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Papyrus height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Toyon height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Papyrus and Toyon are as follows:
Dwarf Papyrus flower color: Green and Brown
Dwarf Papyrus leaf color: Green
Toyon flower color: White
- Toyon leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Dwarf Papyrus and Toyon
Care of Dwarf Papyrus and Toyon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Papyrus pruning is done No pruning needed and Toyon pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Dwarf Papyrus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Toyon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.