Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Sedge or Rush
Origin
Africa, Southern Africa
Madagascar
Types
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Cyperus involucratus, Cyperus albostriatus
Habitat
along watercourse, Grassland
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
8-11
Sunset Zone
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
Prostrate/Trailing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow green, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Crimson, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Subulate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
brown-spot needle blight, Cutworms, Downy mildew, Flea beetle, Flea Beetles, Fungal Diseases, fungus, Fusarium wilt, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Red spider mite, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Insects, Squirrels
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Stomach pain, Throat itching
-
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Versatility
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
High blood pressure, Nutrients
Antibacterial, Antifungal
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Root
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
CITRULLUS lanatus 'Crimson Sweet'
Cyperus Alternifolius
Common Name
Crimson Sweet Watermelon, Watermelon
Umbrella Papyrus, Umbrella Sedge, Umbrella Palm, Umbrella Plant
In Hindi
तरबूज़
Umbrella Plant
In German
Wassermelone
Dach-Anlage
In French
Citrullus lanatus
Parapluie Plante
In Spanish
Citrullus lanatus
Umbrella Plant
In Greek
καρπούζι
ομπρέλα φυτών
In Portuguese
Citrullus lanatus
Planta do guarda-chuva
In Polish
Citrullus lanatus
parasol roślin
In Latin
Citrullus lanatus
O Planta
Phylum
Embryophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Poales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Benincaseae
Cypereae
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Cyperoideae
Season and Care of Citrullus Lanatus and Umbrella Sedge
Season and care of Citrullus Lanatus and Umbrella Sedge is important to know. While considering everything about Citrullus Lanatus and Umbrella Sedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Citrullus Lanatus season is Summer and Fall and Umbrella Sedge season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Citrullus Lanatus is Loam and for Umbrella Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Citrullus Lanatus is Neutral and for Umbrella Sedge is Acidic, Neutral.
Citrullus Lanatus and Umbrella Sedge Physical Information
Citrullus Lanatus and Umbrella Sedge physical information is very important for comparison. Citrullus Lanatus height is 15.20 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Umbrella Sedge height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Citrullus Lanatus and Umbrella Sedge are as follows:
Citrullus Lanatus flower color: Yellow
Citrullus Lanatus leaf color: Light Green
Umbrella Sedge flower color: Yellow green and Brown
- Umbrella Sedge leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Citrullus Lanatus and Umbrella Sedge
Care of Citrullus Lanatus and Umbrella Sedge include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Citrullus Lanatus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, 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 Citrullus Lanatus 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.