Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Sedge or Rush
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Madagascar
Types
Cubanelle, Aconcagua, Biscayne, Key Largo, Qantanamo, Grenada, Key West
Cyperus involucratus, Cyperus albostriatus
Habitat
Moist Soils, Warm soil
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
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
White, Light Yellow, Light Green
Yellow green, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Orange Red
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Black
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Subulate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water frequently while growing
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 branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
-
Red spider mite, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Birds, Bugs, Cutworms, Insects
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
allergic reaction, gastro-intestinal problems, Mouth itching, Skin rash
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Antioxidants, Low calories, Vitamin C
Antibacterial, Antifungal
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Root
Other Uses
Condiment, Used As Food
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum 'Cubanelle'( Grossum Group)
Cyperus Alternifolius
Common Name
Bell Pepper, Cubanelle Pepper, Sweet Pepper
Umbrella Papyrus, Umbrella Sedge, Umbrella Palm, Umbrella Plant
In Hindi
Cubanelle Pepper
Umbrella Plant
In German
Cubanelle Pepper
Dach-Anlage
In French
Cubanelle Pepper
Parapluie Plante
In Spanish
Cubanelle Pepper
Umbrella Plant
In Greek
Cubanelle Pepper
ομπρέλα φυτών
In Portuguese
Cubanelle Pepper
Planta do guarda-chuva
In Polish
Cubanelle Pepper
parasol roślin
In Latin
Cubanelle Pepper
O Planta
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Solanaceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Cyperoideae
Season and Care of Cubanelle Pepper and Umbrella Sedge
Season and care of Cubanelle Pepper and Umbrella Sedge is important to know. While considering everything about Cubanelle Pepper and Umbrella Sedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cubanelle Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Umbrella Sedge season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cubanelle Pepper is Loam and for Umbrella Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cubanelle Pepper is Neutral and for Umbrella Sedge is Acidic, Neutral.
Cubanelle Pepper and Umbrella Sedge Physical Information
Cubanelle Pepper and Umbrella Sedge physical information is very important for comparison. Cubanelle Pepper height is 50.80 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Umbrella Sedge height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Cubanelle Pepper and Umbrella Sedge are as follows:
Cubanelle Pepper flower color: White, Light Yellow and Light Green
Cubanelle Pepper leaf color: Dark Green
Umbrella Sedge flower color: Yellow green and Brown
- Umbrella Sedge leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Cubanelle Pepper and Umbrella Sedge
Care of Cubanelle Pepper and Umbrella Sedge include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cubanelle Pepper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Umbrella Sedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Cubanelle Pepper 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.