Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
World/Pandemic
Types
Prunus persica var. nucipersica
Papyrus
Habitat
Well Drained
Grassland, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
7-11
Sunset Zone
H1, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Red, Light Pink
Green, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
White, Yellow, Red, Pink, Peach
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
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
Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Bulbs, Divison, Rhizome division, Tubers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
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
Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 15-5-15
can go long without fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars, Mildew, Red blotch, Scale insects, Susceptible to insect pests and moulds
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects
Allergy
Pollen
Itchiness, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Beautification, Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Bronchitis, Cough, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Gastritis, Laxative
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
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Other Uses
Used for making green dye
Container, Decoration Purposes, Florist trade and landscaping, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Bog Garden, Container, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
PRUNUS persica var. nucipersica
Cyperus papyrus
Common Name
Nectarine
Dwarf papyrus, Miniature papyrus
In Hindi
nectarine
dwarf papyrus
In German
Nektarine
Zwerg Papyrus
In French
nectarine
papyrus nain
In Spanish
nectarina
papiro enano
In Greek
νεκταρίνι
νάνος πάπυρο
In Portuguese
nectarina
papiro anão
In Polish
nektarowy
krasnolud papirus
In Latin
nectarine
P. papyrus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Nectarine and Dwarf Papyrus
Season and care of Nectarine and Dwarf Papyrus is important to know. While considering everything about Nectarine and Dwarf Papyrus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nectarine season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Dwarf Papyrus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Nectarine is Loam, Sand and for Dwarf Papyrus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Nectarine is Acidic, Neutral and for Dwarf Papyrus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Nectarine and Dwarf Papyrus Physical Information
Nectarine and Dwarf Papyrus physical information is very important for comparison. Nectarine height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Dwarf Papyrus height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Nectarine and Dwarf Papyrus are as follows:
Nectarine flower color: White, Red and Light Pink
Nectarine leaf color: Green
Dwarf Papyrus flower color: Green and Brown
- Dwarf Papyrus leaf color: Green
Care of Nectarine and Dwarf Papyrus
Care of Nectarine and Dwarf Papyrus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nectarine pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dwarf Papyrus pruning is done . In summer Nectarine 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.