Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Sedge or Rush
Sedge or Rush
Origin
Africa
World/Pandemic
Types
C. papyrus, C. papyrus 'Nanus
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lakes, Shores of rivers or lakes, sluggish streams and rivers, Swamps
Grassland, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
7-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 16, 17, 23, 24
H1, H2, 16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Tan
Green, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Bulbs, Divison, Rhizome division, Tubers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep ground moist, Requires a lot of watering
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
can go long without fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
fungus
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects
Allergy
Not Available
Itchiness, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Insignificant
No
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Heals minor burns, Wounds
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Stem
Not Available
Other Uses
Constructing Boats, Used as fuel, Used in paper industry
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
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Bog Garden, Container, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
CYPERUS 'Wild Spike'
Cyperus papyrus
Common Name
Papyrus, Wild Spike Cyperus
Dwarf papyrus, Miniature papyrus
In Hindi
पेपिरस संयंत्र
dwarf papyrus
In German
ägyptischen Papyrus-Pflanze
Zwerg Papyrus
In French
Papyrus égyptien
papyrus nain
In Spanish
Papiro egipcio
papiro enano
In Greek
αιγυπτιακό πάπυρο
νάνος πάπυρο
In Portuguese
Papiro egípcio
papiro anão
In Polish
Papiro egipcio
krasnolud papirus
In Latin
CHARTA
P. papyrus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Agaricomycetes
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Cariceae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cyperoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Egyptian Papyrus and Dwarf Papyrus
Season and care of Egyptian Papyrus and Dwarf Papyrus is important to know. While considering everything about Egyptian Papyrus and Dwarf Papyrus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Egyptian Papyrus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dwarf Papyrus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Egyptian Papyrus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Dwarf Papyrus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Egyptian Papyrus is Neutral and for Dwarf Papyrus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Egyptian Papyrus and Dwarf Papyrus Physical Information
Egyptian Papyrus and Dwarf Papyrus physical information is very important for comparison. Egyptian Papyrus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Dwarf Papyrus height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Egyptian Papyrus and Dwarf Papyrus are as follows:
Egyptian Papyrus flower color: Tan
Egyptian Papyrus leaf color: Green and Light Green
Dwarf Papyrus flower color: Green and Brown
- Dwarf Papyrus leaf color: Green
Care of Egyptian Papyrus and Dwarf Papyrus
Care of Egyptian Papyrus and Dwarf Papyrus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Egyptian Papyrus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dwarf Papyrus pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Egyptian Papyrus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dwarf Papyrus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.