Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Calycanthus floridus floridus, Calycanthus floridus glaucus
Papyrus
Habitat
shaded woods, Woodlands
Grassland, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
7-11
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22
H1, H2, 16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow, Violet
Green, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Light Yellow, Gold
Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, 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, Shade areas
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings, Suckers
Bulbs, Divison, Rhizome division, Tubers
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular 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
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, 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
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Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
can go long without fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Gall, Powdery mildew
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Semi-Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Insects
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects
Allergy
Toxic if not prepared properly
Itchiness, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beautification, Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Cardiac, Disinfectant, Diuretic
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Part of Plant Used
Bark, Root
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Other Uses
Culinary use, Disinfectant, Repellent
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
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Bog Garden, Container, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Calycanthus floridus
Cyperus papyrus
Common Name
Sweetshrub
Dwarf papyrus, Miniature papyrus
In Hindi
sweetshrub
dwarf papyrus
In German
sweetshrub
Zwerg Papyrus
In French
sweetshrub
papyrus nain
In Spanish
sweetshrub
papiro enano
In Greek
sweetshrub
νάνος πάπυρο
In Portuguese
sweetshrub
papiro anão
In Polish
sweetshrub
krasnolud papirus
In Latin
sweetshrub
P. papyrus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Calycanthaceae
Cyperaceae
Genus
Calycanthus
Cyperus
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Sweetshrub and Dwarf Papyrus
Season and care of Sweetshrub and Dwarf Papyrus is important to know. While considering everything about Sweetshrub and Dwarf Papyrus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweetshrub season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Dwarf Papyrus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sweetshrub is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Dwarf Papyrus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sweetshrub is Acidic, Neutral and for Dwarf Papyrus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sweetshrub and Dwarf Papyrus Physical Information
Sweetshrub and Dwarf Papyrus physical information is very important for comparison. Sweetshrub height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Dwarf Papyrus height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Sweetshrub and Dwarf Papyrus are as follows:
Sweetshrub flower color: White, Light Yellow and Violet
Sweetshrub leaf color: Green
Dwarf Papyrus flower color: Green and Brown
- Dwarf Papyrus leaf color: Green
Care of Sweetshrub and Dwarf Papyrus
Care of Sweetshrub and Dwarf Papyrus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sweetshrub pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Dwarf Papyrus pruning is done . In summer Sweetshrub 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.