Life Span
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Annual and Perennial
Types
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Cyperus involucratus, Cyperus albostriatus
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Loamy soils, Sandy areas, Well Drained
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
8-11
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7
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, Purple
Yellow green, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Purple, Burgundy, Black
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Palmate
Subulate
Plant Season
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Budding, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water frequently
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, Alkaline
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
Do not prune during shooting season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Thinning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply N-P-K, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Birds, Leaf spot, Red blotch
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
Birds
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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Antibacterial, Antifungal
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Root
Other Uses
Used As Food
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
RIBES x culverwellii
Cyperus Alternifolius
Common Name
Jostaberry
Umbrella Papyrus, Umbrella Sedge, Umbrella Palm, Umbrella Plant
In Hindi
Jostaberry
Umbrella Plant
In German
Jostaberry
Dach-Anlage
In French
casseille
Parapluie Plante
In Spanish
Jostaberry
Umbrella Plant
In Greek
Jostaberry
ομπρέλα φυτών
In Portuguese
Jostaberry
Planta do guarda-chuva
In Polish
Jostaberry
parasol roślin
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Equisetopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Saxifragales
Poales
Family
Grossulariaceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Jostaberry and Umbrella Sedge
Season and care of Jostaberry and Umbrella Sedge is important to know. While considering everything about Jostaberry and Umbrella Sedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jostaberry season is Summer and Fall and Umbrella Sedge season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jostaberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Umbrella Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jostaberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Umbrella Sedge is Acidic, Neutral.
Jostaberry and Umbrella Sedge Physical Information
Jostaberry and Umbrella Sedge physical information is very important for comparison. Jostaberry height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Umbrella Sedge height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Jostaberry and Umbrella Sedge are as follows:
Jostaberry flower color: Green and Purple
Jostaberry leaf color: Green
Umbrella Sedge flower color: Yellow green and Brown
- Umbrella Sedge leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Jostaberry and Umbrella Sedge
Care of Jostaberry and Umbrella Sedge include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jostaberry pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Thinning and Umbrella Sedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Jostaberry 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.