Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Sedge or Rush
Origin
California
World/Pandemic
Types
Heteromeles arbutifolia
Papyrus
Habitat
Foot Hills, low mountains, Woodlands
Grassland, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
7-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
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
Red, Orange Red
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
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Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Bulbs, Divison, Rhizome division, Tubers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require water in summer, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Solid Fertilizers
can go long without fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Diseases, Root Pathogen
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects
Allergy
Acidic
Itchiness, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification, Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Body Ache, Stomach pain
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
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Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Sauces
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, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Bog Garden, Container, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
HETEROMELES arbutifolia
Cyperus papyrus
Common Name
Christmas Berry, California Holly
Dwarf papyrus, Miniature papyrus
In Hindi
Toyon
dwarf papyrus
In German
Toyon
Zwerg Papyrus
In French
Toyon
papyrus nain
In Spanish
Toyon
papiro enano
In Greek
Toyon
νάνος πάπυρο
In Portuguese
Toyon
papiro anão
In Polish
Toyon
krasnolud papirus
In Latin
Toyon
P. papyrus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Cyperaceae
Genus
Heteromeles
Cyperus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
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Properties of Toyon and Dwarf Papyrus
Wondering what are the properties of Toyon and Dwarf Papyrus? We provide you with everything About Toyon and Dwarf Papyrus. Toyon doesn't have thorns and Dwarf Papyrus doesn't have thorns. Also Toyon does not have fragrant flowers. Toyon has allergic reactions like Acidic and Dwarf Papyrus has allergic reactions like Acidic. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Toyon and Dwarf Papyrus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Toyon and Dwarf Papyrus
Season and care of Toyon and Dwarf Papyrus is important to know. While considering everything about Toyon and Dwarf Papyrus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Toyon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dwarf Papyrus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Toyon is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Dwarf Papyrus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Toyon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dwarf Papyrus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Toyon and Dwarf Papyrus Physical Information
Toyon and Dwarf Papyrus physical information is very important for comparison. Toyon 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 Toyon and Dwarf Papyrus are as follows:
Toyon flower color: White
Toyon leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Dwarf Papyrus flower color: Green and Brown
- Dwarf Papyrus leaf color: Green
Care of Toyon and Dwarf Papyrus
Care of Toyon and Dwarf Papyrus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Toyon pruning is done and Dwarf Papyrus pruning is done . In summer Toyon 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.