Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Sedge or Rush
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
Madagascar
Types
Summer Squash, Winter Squash
Cyperus involucratus, Cyperus albostriatus
Habitat
Cold Regions, Subtropical climates
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
Vining/Climbing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Dark Green
Yellow green, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange, Dark Green, Ivory
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Lemon yellow
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
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
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, Sand
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
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
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
Fertilizers
Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Red spider mite, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Insects
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Skin irritation, Skin rash
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Food for birds, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Bone strength, Fiber, Indigestion, Nutrients, Weight loss
Antibacterial, Antifungal
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Root
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA pepo 'Delicata'
Cyperus Alternifolius
Common Name
Peanut Squash, Squash
Umbrella Papyrus, Umbrella Sedge, Umbrella Palm, Umbrella Plant
In Hindi
देलिकाता स्क्वाश
Umbrella Plant
In German
Delicata Squash
Dach-Anlage
In French
Delicata Squash
Parapluie Plante
In Spanish
Delicata Squash
Umbrella Plant
In Greek
Delicata Σκουός
ομπρέλα φυτών
In Portuguese
Delicata Squash
Planta do guarda-chuva
In Polish
Delicata Squash
parasol roślin
In Latin
delicata Cucurbitae
O Planta
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Poales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Cyperoideae
Season and Care of Delicata Squash and Umbrella Sedge
Season and care of Delicata Squash and Umbrella Sedge is important to know. While considering everything about Delicata Squash and Umbrella Sedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Delicata Squash season is Summer and Fall and Umbrella Sedge season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Delicata Squash is Loam, Sand and for Umbrella Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Delicata Squash is Neutral and for Umbrella Sedge is Acidic, Neutral.
Delicata Squash and Umbrella Sedge Physical Information
Delicata Squash and Umbrella Sedge physical information is very important for comparison. Delicata Squash height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Umbrella Sedge height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Delicata Squash and Umbrella Sedge are as follows:
Delicata Squash flower color: Yellow, Orange and Dark Green
Delicata Squash leaf color: Lemon yellow
Umbrella Sedge flower color: Yellow green and Brown
- Umbrella Sedge leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Delicata Squash and Umbrella Sedge
Care of Delicata Squash and Umbrella Sedge include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Delicata Squash pruning is done and Umbrella Sedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Delicata Squash 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.