Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Sedge or Rush
Aquatics
Origin
World/Pandemic
South America
Types
Not available
Not available
Habitat
Grassland, Wet lands
Lakes, Ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 16, 17, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Spreading
Spreading
Flower Color
Green, Brown
Yellow, Light Yellow, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Shade areas, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
In Water
How to Plant?
Bulbs, Divison, Rhizome division, Tubers
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Corms or bulbs, Offsets
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
Medium
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Poorly 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 flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
can go long without fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
No serious insect or disease problems
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects
Birds, Insects
Allergy
Itchiness, Skin rash
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Water gardening
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers
Other Uses
Container, Decoration Purposes, Florist trade and landscaping, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Tropical, Water Gardens
Container, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Cyperus papyrus
HYDROCLEYS nymphoides
Common Name
Dwarf papyrus, Miniature papyrus
Water Poppy
In Hindi
dwarf papyrus
जल पोस्ता
In German
Zwerg Papyrus
Wasser Poppy
In French
papyrus nain
eau Poppy
In Spanish
papiro enano
amapola agua
In Greek
νάνος πάπυρο
νερό παπαρούνας
In Portuguese
papiro anão
água Poppy
In Polish
krasnolud papirus
Woda Poppy
In Latin
P. papyrus
Aqua Poppy
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Alismataceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Dwarf Papyrus and Water Poppy
Wondering what are the properties of Dwarf Papyrus and Water Poppy? We provide you with everything About Dwarf Papyrus and Water Poppy. Dwarf Papyrus doesn't have thorns and Water Poppy doesn't have thorns. Also Dwarf Papyrus does not have fragrant flowers. Dwarf Papyrus has allergic reactions like Itchiness and Skin rash and Water Poppy 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 Water Poppy and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Dwarf Papyrus and Water Poppy
Season and care of Dwarf Papyrus and Water Poppy is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Papyrus and Water Poppy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Papyrus season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Water Poppy season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Dwarf Papyrus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Water Poppy is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Papyrus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Water Poppy is Neutral.
Dwarf Papyrus and Water Poppy Physical Information
Dwarf Papyrus and Water Poppy physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Papyrus height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Water Poppy height is 15.20 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Papyrus and Water Poppy are as follows:
Dwarf Papyrus flower color: Green and Brown
Dwarf Papyrus leaf color: Green
Water Poppy flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Brown
- Water Poppy leaf color: Green
Care of Dwarf Papyrus and Water Poppy
Care of Dwarf Papyrus and Water Poppy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Papyrus pruning is done No pruning needed and Water Poppy pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Dwarf Papyrus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Water Poppy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.