Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean, Southeastern Asia
Madagascar
Types
Texas Everbearing Fig, Celeste Fig, Black Mission Fig
Cyperus involucratus, Cyperus albostriatus
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained
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
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Green
Yellow green, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze, Brown
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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, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water deeply about once a week
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, Prune in winter, 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, Use 6-6-6 amounts
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red spider mite, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Eye irritation, Poisonous
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin, Glowing Skin, Moisturizing
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
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
For making oil, Garland, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware
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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, Tropical
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
FICUS carica 'Brown Turkey'
Cyperus Alternifolius
Common Name
Brown Turkey Fig, Fig
Umbrella Papyrus, Umbrella Sedge, Umbrella Palm, Umbrella Plant
In Hindi
Brown Turkey Fig Tree
Umbrella Plant
In German
Brown Türkei Fig Tree
Dach-Anlage
In French
Brown Turquie Fig Tree
Parapluie Plante
In Spanish
Turquía marrón de la Higuera
Umbrella Plant
In Greek
Μπράουν Τουρκία Fig Tree
ομπρέλα φυτών
In Portuguese
Brown Figueira Turquia
Planta do guarda-chuva
In Polish
Brown Turkey Fig Tree
parasol roślin
In Latin
Brown, p Turcia ligno
O Planta
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Family
Moraceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Brown Turkey Fig and Umbrella Sedge
Season and care of Brown Turkey Fig and Umbrella Sedge is important to know. While considering everything about Brown Turkey Fig and Umbrella Sedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Brown Turkey Fig season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Umbrella Sedge season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Brown Turkey Fig is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Umbrella Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Brown Turkey Fig is Acidic, Neutral and for Umbrella Sedge is Acidic, Neutral.
Brown Turkey Fig and Umbrella Sedge Physical Information
Brown Turkey Fig and Umbrella Sedge physical information is very important for comparison. Brown Turkey Fig height is 300.00 cm and width 450.00 cm whereas Umbrella Sedge height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Brown Turkey Fig and Umbrella Sedge are as follows:
Brown Turkey Fig flower color: Green
Brown Turkey 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 Brown Turkey Fig and Umbrella Sedge
Care of Brown Turkey Fig and Umbrella Sedge include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Brown Turkey Fig pruning is done Prune in fall, Prune in winter, 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 Brown Turkey 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.