Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Eustis, Lakeland, Tavares
Papyrus
Habitat
gardens, Woodlands
Grassland, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
7-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
White
Green, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Bulbs, Divison, Rhizome division, Tubers
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead branches
-
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers
can go long without fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Citrus foot rot, Citrus gummosis, Citrus leaf miner
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects
Allergy
-
Itchiness, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fiber, Vitamin C
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
-
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used in making beverages
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
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Bog Garden, Container, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
X CITROFORTUNELLA floridana
Cyperus papyrus
Common Name
Limequat
Dwarf papyrus, Miniature papyrus
In Hindi
Limequat
dwarf papyrus
In German
Limequat
Zwerg Papyrus
In French
Limequat
papyrus nain
In Spanish
Limequat
papiro enano
In Greek
Limequat
νάνος πάπυρο
In Portuguese
Limequat
papiro anão
In Polish
Limequat
krasnolud papirus
In Latin
Limequat
P. papyrus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rutaceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Limequat and Dwarf Papyrus
Season and care of Limequat and Dwarf Papyrus is important to know. While considering everything about Limequat and Dwarf Papyrus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Limequat season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dwarf Papyrus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Limequat is Loam, Sand and for Dwarf Papyrus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Limequat is Acidic, Neutral and for Dwarf Papyrus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Limequat and Dwarf Papyrus Physical Information
Limequat and Dwarf Papyrus physical information is very important for comparison. Limequat height is 300.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Dwarf Papyrus height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Limequat and Dwarf Papyrus are as follows:
Limequat flower color: White
Limequat leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Dwarf Papyrus flower color: Green and Brown
- Dwarf Papyrus leaf color: Green
Care of Limequat and Dwarf Papyrus
Care of Limequat and Dwarf Papyrus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Limequat pruning is done Remove dead branches and Dwarf Papyrus pruning is done . In summer Limequat needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Dwarf Papyrus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.