Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Sedge or Rush
Origin
Australia, New Zealand
World/Pandemic
Types
White Star Creeper, 'Alba' Super Star Creeper, 'County Park' Dark Blue Star Creeper, 'Little Star Creeper
Papyrus
Habitat
gardens, gully slopes, Terrestrial, Tropical areas
Grassland, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
7-11
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Mat-forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Light Blue
Green, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Bulbs, Divison, Rhizome division, Tubers
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Water evenly, Water frequently while growing, Water more in summer
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Moderate
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Proper mowing practices are necessary, Prune for shortening long shoots, prune to control shape, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
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Fertilizers
Fertilize when fast growth is desired
can go long without fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Slugs, Snails
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects
Allergy
Skin irritation
Itchiness, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Mixed Border, Ornamental use, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
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Other Uses
Showy Purposes
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
Alpine, Container, Groundcover
Bog Garden, Container, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
PRATIA pedunculata
Cyperus papyrus
Common Name
White Star creeper
Dwarf papyrus, Miniature papyrus
In Hindi
व्हाइट स्टार लता
dwarf papyrus
In German
Weißer Stern Kriechgang
Zwerg Papyrus
In French
Blanc étoiles creeper
papyrus nain
In Spanish
Blanco enredadera estrella
papiro enano
In Greek
Λευκό αναρριχητικό φυτό αστέρων
νάνος πάπυρο
In Portuguese
Branca Baby estrela
papiro anão
In Polish
Biała Gwiazda pnącze
krasnolud papirus
In Latin
Stella creeper albis,
P. papyrus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Campanulaceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of White Star Creeper and Dwarf Papyrus
Season and care of White Star Creeper and Dwarf Papyrus is important to know. While considering everything about White Star Creeper and Dwarf Papyrus Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Star Creeper season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Dwarf Papyrus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for White Star Creeper is Clay, Loam and for Dwarf Papyrus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for White Star Creeper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dwarf Papyrus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
White Star Creeper and Dwarf Papyrus Physical Information
White Star Creeper and Dwarf Papyrus physical information is very important for comparison. White Star Creeper height is 2.50 cm and width 15.00 cm whereas Dwarf Papyrus height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of White Star Creeper and Dwarf Papyrus are as follows:
White Star Creeper flower color: Light Blue
White Star Creeper leaf color: Green
Dwarf Papyrus flower color: Green and Brown
- Dwarf Papyrus leaf color: Green
Care of White Star Creeper and Dwarf Papyrus
Care of White Star Creeper and Dwarf Papyrus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Star Creeper pruning is done Proper mowing practices are necessary, Prune for shortening long shoots, prune to control shape, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Dwarf Papyrus pruning is done . In summer White Star Creeper needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Dwarf Papyrus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.