Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Sedge or Rush
Origin
Africa, Asia, Polynesia, Australia
World/Pandemic
Habitat
Grassland, Shaded sites, Wet forest
Grassland, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
7-11
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Blue, Blue Violet
Green, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Blue, Violet
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Long slender
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
The pH of Soil
-
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Dry soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Offsets, Seedlings
Bulbs, Divison, Rhizome division, Tubers
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water during dry weather
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
Soil Type
-
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 fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
-
Fertilizers
slow-release fertilizers
can go long without fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
-
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Attracts
pollinators
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects
Allergy
-
Itchiness, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
-
Other Uses
Used as a dye
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
DIANELLA sandwicensis
Cyperus papyrus
Common Name
Ukiuki, uki
Dwarf papyrus, Miniature papyrus
In Hindi
Ukiuki
dwarf papyrus
In German
Ukiuki
Zwerg Papyrus
In French
Ukiuki
papyrus nain
In Spanish
Ukiuki
papiro enano
In Greek
Ukiuki
νάνος πάπυρο
In Portuguese
Ukiuki
papiro anão
In Polish
Ukiuki
krasnolud papirus
In Latin
Ukiuki
P. papyrus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Hemerocallidoideae
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Season and Care of Ukiuki and Dwarf Papyrus
Season and care of Ukiuki and Dwarf Papyrus is important to know. While considering everything about Ukiuki and Dwarf Papyrus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ukiuki season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dwarf Papyrus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Ukiuki is and for Dwarf Papyrus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ukiuki is and for Dwarf Papyrus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Ukiuki and Dwarf Papyrus Physical Information
Ukiuki and Dwarf Papyrus physical information is very important for comparison. Ukiuki height is - and width - whereas Dwarf Papyrus height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Ukiuki and Dwarf Papyrus are as follows:
Ukiuki flower color: White, Blue and Blue Violet
Ukiuki leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Dark Green
Dwarf Papyrus flower color: Green and Brown
- Dwarf Papyrus leaf color: Green
Care of Ukiuki and Dwarf Papyrus
Care of Ukiuki and Dwarf Papyrus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ukiuki pruning is done Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dwarf Papyrus pruning is done . In summer Ukiuki 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.