Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic
India, Nepal, China, Japan, Korea
Types
Papyrus
Cornus controversa
Habitat
Grassland, Wet lands
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 16, 17, 23, 24
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Green, Brown
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Burgundy, Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Yellow, Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Ovate
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
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Bulbs, Divison, Rhizome division, Tubers
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
Requires regular watering 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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Fertilizers
can go long without fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial leaf spot, Canker, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects
Birds
Allergy
Itchiness, Skin rash
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Used in parkland
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antiphlogistic
Part of Plant Used
-
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Container, Decoration Purposes, Florist trade and landscaping, Used as Ornamental plant
Oil used in the lubricating and soap industry
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Tropical, Water Gardens
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Cyperus papyrus
CORNUS controversa
Common Name
Dwarf papyrus, Miniature papyrus
Giant Dogwood, Wedding Cake Tree
In Hindi
dwarf papyrus
Wedding Cake Tree
In German
Zwerg Papyrus
Hochzeitstorte Baum
In French
papyrus nain
Gâteau de mariage Arbre
In Spanish
papiro enano
Pastel de bodas del árbol
In Greek
νάνος πάπυρο
Γαμήλια τούρτα Δέντρο
In Portuguese
papiro anão
Árvore do bolo de casamento
In Polish
krasnolud papirus
Wedding Cake Drzewo
In Latin
P. papyrus
MUSTACEUM ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Cornaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Dwarf Papyrus and Wedding Cake Tree
Season and care of Dwarf Papyrus and Wedding Cake Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Papyrus and Wedding Cake Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Papyrus season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Wedding Cake Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Dwarf Papyrus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Wedding Cake Tree is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Dwarf Papyrus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Wedding Cake Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Dwarf Papyrus and Wedding Cake Tree Physical Information
Dwarf Papyrus and Wedding Cake Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Papyrus height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Wedding Cake Tree height is 1,070.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Papyrus and Wedding Cake Tree are as follows:
Dwarf Papyrus flower color: Green and Brown
Dwarf Papyrus leaf color: Green
Wedding Cake Tree flower color: White and Ivory
- Wedding Cake Tree leaf color: Green
Care of Dwarf Papyrus and Wedding Cake Tree
Care of Dwarf Papyrus and Wedding Cake Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Papyrus pruning is done and Wedding Cake Tree pruning is done . In summer Dwarf Papyrus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Wedding Cake Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.