Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
World/Pandemic
Habitat
Grassland, wooded grassland
Grassland, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
7-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
White
Green, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green
-
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Grass like
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Late Fall, Early Winter
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Rooted stem cutting, Softwood cuttings, Stem Cutting
Bulbs, Divison, Rhizome division, Tubers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs small amount of water
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, 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 damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
-
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
can go long without fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars, Chewing and Boring Insects, Foliage miners, Mealy bugs, Red blotch, Sap-Sucking Insects
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Salt, Salt water
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects
Allergy
-
Itchiness, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Mixed Border
Beautification, Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
-
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
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
Mixed Border, Tropical
Bog Garden, Container, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
EUPHORBIA leucocephala
Cyperus papyrus
Common Name
Christmas flower
white lace euphorbia
snow bush
snow flake
snows of Kilimanjaro
white Christmas bush
Dwarf papyrus, Miniature papyrus
In Hindi
Snow Flake
dwarf papyrus
In German
Schneeflocke
Zwerg Papyrus
In French
Flocon de neige
papyrus nain
In Spanish
Copo de nieve
papiro enano
In Greek
Νιφάδα χιονιού
νάνος πάπυρο
In Portuguese
Floco de neve
papiro anão
In Polish
Płatek śniegu
krasnolud papirus
In Latin
Aureus
P. papyrus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Poales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Snow Flake and Dwarf Papyrus
Season and care of Snow Flake and Dwarf Papyrus is important to know. While considering everything about Snow Flake and Dwarf Papyrus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Snow Flake season is Fall and Winter and Dwarf Papyrus season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Snow Flake is Loam, Sand and for Dwarf Papyrus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Snow Flake is Neutral, Alkaline and for Dwarf Papyrus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Snow Flake and Dwarf Papyrus Physical Information
Snow Flake and Dwarf Papyrus physical information is very important for comparison. Snow Flake height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Dwarf Papyrus height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Snow Flake and Dwarf Papyrus are as follows:
Snow Flake flower color: White
Snow Flake leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Dwarf Papyrus flower color: Green and Brown
- Dwarf Papyrus leaf color: Green
Care of Snow Flake and Dwarf Papyrus
Care of Snow Flake and Dwarf Papyrus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Snow Flake pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Dwarf Papyrus pruning is done . In summer Snow Flake 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.