Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Sedge or Rush
Tender Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic
Africa, Asia, Polynesia, Australia
Habitat
Grassland, Wet lands
Grassland, Shaded sites, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 16, 17, 23, 24
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Green, Brown
White, Blue, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Blue, Violet
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Long slender
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
-
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
-
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Bulbs, Divison, Rhizome division, Tubers
Divison, Offsets, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
Water during dry weather
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
-
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
-
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
-
Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
can go long without fertilizers
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects
pollinators
Allergy
Itchiness, Skin rash
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Agroforestry
Part of Plant Used
-
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Container, Decoration Purposes, Florist trade and landscaping, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as a dye
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Tropical, Water Gardens
Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Cyperus papyrus
DIANELLA sandwicensis
Common Name
Dwarf papyrus, Miniature papyrus
Ukiuki, uki
In Hindi
dwarf papyrus
Ukiuki
In German
Zwerg Papyrus
Ukiuki
In French
papyrus nain
Ukiuki
In Spanish
papiro enano
Ukiuki
In Greek
νάνος πάπυρο
Ukiuki
In Portuguese
papiro anão
Ukiuki
In Polish
krasnolud papirus
Ukiuki
In Latin
P. papyrus
Ukiuki
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
-
Hemerocallidoideae
Season and Care of Dwarf Papyrus and Ukiuki
Season and care of Dwarf Papyrus and Ukiuki is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Papyrus and Ukiuki Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Papyrus season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Ukiuki season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Dwarf Papyrus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Ukiuki is while the PH of soil for Dwarf Papyrus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ukiuki is .
Dwarf Papyrus and Ukiuki Physical Information
Dwarf Papyrus and Ukiuki physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Papyrus height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Ukiuki height is - and width -. The color specification of Dwarf Papyrus and Ukiuki are as follows:
Dwarf Papyrus flower color: Green and Brown
Dwarf Papyrus leaf color: Green
Ukiuki flower color: White, Blue and Blue Violet
- Ukiuki leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Dark Green
Care of Dwarf Papyrus and Ukiuki
Care of Dwarf Papyrus and Ukiuki include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Papyrus pruning is done and Ukiuki pruning is done Remove damaged fruit, 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 Ukiuki needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.