Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Sedge or Rush
Types
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Cyperus involucratus, Cyperus albostriatus
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
8-11
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 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
Yellow
Yellow green, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sienna, Black
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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, Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water the foliage, Keep the Soil well drained
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
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
8-8-8, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Fusarium leaf spot, Rust
Red spider mite, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Caterpillar, Mites
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
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Aesthetic Uses
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Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser
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Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium
Antibacterial, Antifungal
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Root
Other Uses
Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
Cyperus Alternifolius
Common Name
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
Umbrella Papyrus, Umbrella Sedge, Umbrella Palm, Umbrella Plant
In Hindi
choy sum
Umbrella Plant
In German
choy sum
Dach-Anlage
In French
choy sum
Parapluie Plante
In Spanish
choy sum
Umbrella Plant
In Greek
choy sum
ομπρέλα φυτών
In Portuguese
choy sum
Planta do guarda-chuva
In Polish
choy sum
parasol roślin
In Latin
choy sum
O Planta
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Brassicaceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Choy Sum and Umbrella Sedge
Season and care of Choy Sum and Umbrella Sedge is important to know. While considering everything about Choy Sum and Umbrella Sedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Choy Sum season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Umbrella Sedge season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Umbrella Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral and for Umbrella Sedge is Acidic, Neutral.
Choy Sum and Umbrella Sedge Physical Information
Choy Sum and Umbrella Sedge physical information is very important for comparison. Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm whereas Umbrella Sedge height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Choy Sum and Umbrella Sedge are as follows:
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Umbrella Sedge flower color: Yellow green and Brown
- Umbrella Sedge leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Choy Sum and Umbrella Sedge
Care of Choy Sum and Umbrella Sedge include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Umbrella Sedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Choy Sum 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.