Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Minneola, Nova, Orlando
Papyrus
Habitat
Hillside, Low Elevation
Grassland, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
7-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 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
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Fruit Color
Orange, Orange Red
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Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Ovate
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
reseeds
Bulbs, Divison, Rhizome division, Tubers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
can go long without fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects
Allergy
Itchiness, Oral Allergy
Itchiness, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Abdominal Disease, Digestion problems
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits
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Other Uses
Added to salads
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
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Bog Garden, Container, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
CITRUS x tangelo
Cyperus papyrus
Common Name
Tangelo
Dwarf papyrus, Miniature papyrus
In Hindi
Tangelo
dwarf papyrus
In German
Minneola (Zitrusfrucht)
Zwerg Papyrus
In French
Tangelo
papyrus nain
In Spanish
Tangelo
papiro enano
In Greek
Tangelo
νάνος πάπυρο
In Portuguese
fruta cítrica formada pelo cruzamento de pomelo e tangerina
papiro anão
In Polish
Tangelo
krasnolud papirus
In Latin
Tangelo
P. papyrus
Phylum
Streptophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rutaceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Aurantioideae
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Season and Care of Tangelo and Dwarf Papyrus
Season and care of Tangelo and Dwarf Papyrus is important to know. While considering everything about Tangelo and Dwarf Papyrus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tangelo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dwarf Papyrus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tangelo is Loam, Sand and for Dwarf Papyrus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tangelo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dwarf Papyrus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tangelo and Dwarf Papyrus Physical Information
Tangelo and Dwarf Papyrus physical information is very important for comparison. Tangelo height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Dwarf Papyrus height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Tangelo and Dwarf Papyrus are as follows:
Tangelo flower color: White
Tangelo leaf color: Dark Green
Dwarf Papyrus flower color: Green and Brown
- Dwarf Papyrus leaf color: Green
Care of Tangelo and Dwarf Papyrus
Care of Tangelo and Dwarf Papyrus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tangelo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dwarf Papyrus pruning is done . In summer Tangelo 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.