Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Sedge or Rush
Origin
North America, South America, Brazil
World/Pandemic
Types
Peanut cactus
Papyrus
Habitat
Desert, Sandy areas, Semi desert
Grassland, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
7-11
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Rose
Green, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
Green, Orange Red
-
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Grass like
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Rocky Soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Bulbs, Divison, Rhizome division, Tubers
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Water once every two or three weeks, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
-
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, fertilize in summer, Potassium
can go long without fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Scale
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Rocky Soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects
Allergy
Skin cuts
Itchiness, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility, Very little waste
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Heals minor burns, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Wounds
-
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
-
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Container, Decoration Purposes, Florist trade and landscaping, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Bog Garden, Container, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
ECHINOPSIS
Cyperus papyrus
Common Name
Hedgehog Cactus, Sea urchin cactus
Dwarf papyrus, Miniature papyrus
In Hindi
हाथी कैक्टस
dwarf papyrus
In German
Igel Kaktus
Zwerg Papyrus
In French
hérisson cactus
papyrus nain
In Spanish
cactus de erizo
papiro enano
In Greek
κάκτος σκαντζόχοιρος
νάνος πάπυρο
In Portuguese
hedgehog cactus
papiro anão
In Polish
jeż kaktus
krasnolud papirus
In Latin
cactus
P. papyrus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Poales
Family
Cactaceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Echinopsis and Dwarf Papyrus
Season and care of Echinopsis and Dwarf Papyrus is important to know. While considering everything about Echinopsis and Dwarf Papyrus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Echinopsis season is and Dwarf Papyrus season is . The type of soil for Echinopsis is Loam, Sand and for Dwarf Papyrus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Echinopsis is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dwarf Papyrus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Echinopsis and Dwarf Papyrus Physical Information
Echinopsis and Dwarf Papyrus physical information is very important for comparison. Echinopsis height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Dwarf Papyrus height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Echinopsis and Dwarf Papyrus are as follows:
Echinopsis flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange and Rose
Echinopsis leaf color:
Dwarf Papyrus flower color: Green and Brown
- Dwarf Papyrus leaf color: Green
Care of Echinopsis and Dwarf Papyrus
Care of Echinopsis and Dwarf Papyrus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Echinopsis pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Dwarf Papyrus pruning is done . In summer Echinopsis needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Dwarf Papyrus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.