Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean, Western Asia
Madagascar
Types
Brown Turkey Fig, Texas Everbearing Fig, Celeste Fig
Cyperus involucratus, Cyperus albostriatus
Habitat
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
8-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Green
Yellow green, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Subulate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Early Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Needs watering once a week, Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in fall, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in fall, fertilize in winter
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red spider mite, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Good for skin
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Demulcent, Digestive, Emollient, Galactogogue, Laxative, Pectoral, Stomachic, Tonic
Antibacterial, Antifungal
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Wood
Root
Other Uses
Garland, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
FICUS carica 'Black Mission'
Cyperus Alternifolius
Common Name
Black Mission Fig, Fig
Umbrella Papyrus, Umbrella Sedge, Umbrella Palm, Umbrella Plant
In Hindi
Black Mission Fig Tree
Umbrella Plant
In German
Schwarz Mission Fig Tree
Dach-Anlage
In French
Noir Mission Fig Tree
Parapluie Plante
In Spanish
Negro Misión de la Higuera
Umbrella Plant
In Greek
Μαύρο Αποστολή Fig Tree
ομπρέλα φυτών
In Portuguese
Black Tree Fig Missão
Planta do guarda-chuva
In Polish
Czarny Mission Fig Tree
parasol roślin
In Latin
Niger Mission ficum
O Planta
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Family
Moraceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Black Mission Fig and Umbrella Sedge
Season and care of Black Mission Fig and Umbrella Sedge is important to know. While considering everything about Black Mission Fig and Umbrella Sedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Mission Fig season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Umbrella Sedge season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Mission Fig is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Umbrella Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Mission Fig is Acidic, Neutral and for Umbrella Sedge is Acidic, Neutral.
Black Mission Fig and Umbrella Sedge Physical Information
Black Mission Fig and Umbrella Sedge physical information is very important for comparison. Black Mission Fig height is 760.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Umbrella Sedge height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Black Mission Fig and Umbrella Sedge are as follows:
Black Mission Fig flower color: Green
Black Mission Fig leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Umbrella Sedge flower color: Yellow green and Brown
- Umbrella Sedge leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Black Mission Fig and Umbrella Sedge
Care of Black Mission Fig and Umbrella Sedge include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Mission Fig pruning is done Prune in fall, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Umbrella Sedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Black Mission Fig needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Umbrella Sedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.