Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Sedge or Rush
Aquatics
Origin
-
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
Types
Mexican Papyrus, Dwarf Papyrus, Giant Papyrus
Common Cattail, Southern Cattail, Dwarf Bulrush
Habitat
Moist Soils, tropical environments, Tropical regions, Wet ground, Wet lands
Lake margins, Ponds, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
3-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Sandy Brown
Yellow, Green, Brown, Chocolate
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Brown
Light brown, Light Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Brown
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, In Water
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Runners
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep ground moist, Requires a lot of watering
Plant grows in water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Aquatic Plant
In Spring
Moderate
Aquatic Plant
In Winter
Average Water
Aquatic Plant
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
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
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen, Phosphate
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Birds, Flying insects
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Heals minor burns, Wounds
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Stem
Leaves
Other Uses
Constructing Boats, Used as fuel, Used in paper industry
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, 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, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
CYPERUS 'Wild Spike'
TYPHA minima
Common Name
Papyrus, Wild Spike Cyperus
Dwarf Cattail
In Hindi
पेपिरस संयंत्र
बौना कैटेल
In German
Papyrus-Pflanze
Dwarf Rohrkolben
In French
usine papyrus
Cattail nain
In Spanish
planta del papiro
Espadaña enano
In Greek
πάπυρο
Νάνος Cattail
In Portuguese
planta do papiro
Tifa Dwarf
In Polish
Papyrus roślin
Dwarf Ożypałka
In Latin
cHARTA
Pumilio Cattail
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Agaricomycetes
Liliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Typhaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Papyrus and Dwarf Cattail
Season and care of Papyrus and Dwarf Cattail is important to know. While considering everything about Papyrus and Dwarf Cattail Care, growing season is an essential factor. Papyrus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dwarf Cattail season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Papyrus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Dwarf Cattail is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Papyrus is Neutral and for Dwarf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral.
Papyrus and Dwarf Cattail Physical Information
Papyrus and Dwarf Cattail physical information is very important for comparison. Papyrus height is 45.70 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Dwarf Cattail height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Papyrus and Dwarf Cattail are as follows:
Papyrus flower color: Sandy Brown
Papyrus leaf color: Dark Green
Dwarf Cattail flower color: Yellow, Green, Brown and Chocolate
- Dwarf Cattail leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Papyrus and Dwarf Cattail
Care of Papyrus and Dwarf Cattail include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Papyrus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dwarf Cattail pruning is done Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Papyrus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dwarf Cattail needs Aquatic Plant and in winter, it needs Aquatic Plant.