Life Span
Biennial and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Sedge or Rush
Origin
China, Japan
World/Pandemic
Types
Daphne odora,Daphne. mezereum.,Daphne transatlantica
Papyrus
Habitat
shade of upland trees
Grassland, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
7-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Pink, Rose
Green, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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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
Dark Green
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Leaf Shape
feather-shaped
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
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
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects
Allergy
poisonous if ingested
Itchiness, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Woodland margins
Beautification, Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Antiphlogistic, Antispasmodic, Depurative, Opthalmic
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers
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Other Uses
Making Perfumes
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
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Bog Garden, Container, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
DAPHNE odora
Cyperus papyrus
Common Name
winter daphne
Dwarf papyrus, Miniature papyrus
In Hindi
winter daphne
dwarf papyrus
In German
Daphne odora
Zwerg Papyrus
In French
Daphne odora
papyrus nain
In Spanish
Daphne odora
papiro enano
In Greek
Daphne odora
νάνος πάπυρο
In Portuguese
Daphne odora
papiro anão
In Polish
Daphne odora
krasnolud papirus
In Latin
Daphne odora
P. papyrus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Rosopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Thymelaeaceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
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Properties of Winter Daphne and Dwarf Papyrus
Wondering what are the properties of Winter Daphne and Dwarf Papyrus? We provide you with everything About Winter Daphne and Dwarf Papyrus. Winter Daphne doesn't have thorns and Dwarf Papyrus doesn't have thorns. Also Winter Daphne does not have fragrant flowers. Winter Daphne has allergic reactions like poisonous if ingested and Dwarf Papyrus has allergic reactions like poisonous if ingested. 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 Winter Daphne and Dwarf Papyrus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Winter Daphne and Dwarf Papyrus
Season and care of Winter Daphne and Dwarf Papyrus is important to know. While considering everything about Winter Daphne and Dwarf Papyrus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Winter Daphne season is Spring and Winter and Dwarf Papyrus season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Winter Daphne is Loam, Sand and for Dwarf Papyrus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Winter Daphne is Neutral and for Dwarf Papyrus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Winter Daphne and Dwarf Papyrus Physical Information
Winter Daphne and Dwarf Papyrus physical information is very important for comparison. Winter Daphne height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Dwarf Papyrus height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Winter Daphne and Dwarf Papyrus are as follows:
Winter Daphne flower color: White, Pink and Rose
Winter Daphne leaf color: Dark Green
Dwarf Papyrus flower color: Green and Brown
- Dwarf Papyrus leaf color: Green
Care of Winter Daphne and Dwarf Papyrus
Care of Winter Daphne and Dwarf Papyrus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Winter Daphne pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dwarf Papyrus pruning is done . In summer Winter Daphne 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.