Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Western Europe
Madagascar
Types
Pyrus amygdaliformis, Pyrus armeniacifolia, Pyrus bourgaeana
Cyperus involucratus, Cyperus albostriatus
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
8-11
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
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
-
Yellow green, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Subulate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
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
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove crossing or rubbing branches, 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red spider mite, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Itchiness, Mouth itching, Pollen, Sore Throat
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Diuretic, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Stomach pain, Weight loss
Antibacterial, Antifungal
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Wood
Root
Other Uses
Used as a dye, Used for woodware
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
PYRUS 'Bosc'
Cyperus Alternifolius
Common Name
Bosc Pear, Pear
Umbrella Papyrus, Umbrella Sedge, Umbrella Palm, Umbrella Plant
In Hindi
Bosc Pear Tree
Umbrella Plant
In German
Bosc Pear Tree
Dach-Anlage
In French
Bosc Pear Tree
Parapluie Plante
In Spanish
Bosc Pear Tree
Umbrella Plant
In Greek
Bosc Pear Tree
ομπρέλα φυτών
In Portuguese
Bosc Pear Tree
Planta do guarda-chuva
In Polish
Bosc Pear Tree
parasol roślin
In Latin
Orbis Bosc ligno
O Planta
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Cyperoideae
Properties of Bosc Pear and Umbrella Sedge
Wondering what are the properties of Bosc Pear and Umbrella Sedge? We provide you with everything About Bosc Pear and Umbrella Sedge. Bosc Pear doesn't have thorns and Umbrella Sedge doesn't have thorns. Also Bosc Pear does not have fragrant flowers. Bosc Pear has allergic reactions like Itchiness, Mouth itching, Pollen and Sore Throat and Umbrella Sedge has allergic reactions like Itchiness, Mouth itching, Pollen and Sore Throat. 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 Bosc Pear and Umbrella Sedge and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bosc Pear and Umbrella Sedge
Season and care of Bosc Pear and Umbrella Sedge is important to know. While considering everything about Bosc Pear and Umbrella Sedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bosc Pear season is Spring and Fall and Umbrella Sedge season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Bosc Pear is Loam and for Umbrella Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bosc Pear is Acidic, Neutral and for Umbrella Sedge is Acidic, Neutral.
Bosc Pear and Umbrella Sedge Physical Information
Bosc Pear and Umbrella Sedge physical information is very important for comparison. Bosc Pear height is 101.60 cm and width 38.10 cm whereas Umbrella Sedge height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Bosc Pear and Umbrella Sedge are as follows:
Care of Bosc Pear and Umbrella Sedge
Care of Bosc Pear and Umbrella Sedge include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bosc Pear pruning is done Remove crossing or rubbing branches, 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 Bosc Pear 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.