Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Central Asia, Southern Asia, Western Ghats, India
Madagascar
Types
congesta, paucinervia
Cyperus involucratus, Cyperus albostriatus
Habitat
Fertile bottom land, moist forests, Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
8-11
Sunset Zone
-
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pale White, White
Yellow green, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
-
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
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
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?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Compost, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Red spider mite, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Fruit Bats
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Eczema, Mouth itching, Throat itching
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
good for lips, Remove blemishes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Diuretic, Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C
Antibacterial, Antifungal
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Root
Other Uses
Added to salads, Cosmetics, Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Carissa carandas
Cyperus Alternifolius
Common Name
Black Currant
Umbrella Papyrus, Umbrella Sedge, Umbrella Palm, Umbrella Plant
In Hindi
करोंदा, कालि मैना
Umbrella Plant
In German
Carandas
Dach-Anlage
In French
karondas
Parapluie Plante
In Spanish
karondas
Umbrella Plant
In Greek
karondas
ομπρέλα φυτών
In Portuguese
karondas
Planta do guarda-chuva
In Polish
karondas
parasol roślin
In Latin
karondas
O Planta
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Apocynaceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Karonda and Umbrella Sedge
Season and care of Karonda and Umbrella Sedge is important to know. While considering everything about Karonda and Umbrella Sedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Karonda season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Umbrella Sedge season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Karonda is Loam and for Umbrella Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Karonda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Umbrella Sedge is Acidic, Neutral.
Karonda and Umbrella Sedge Physical Information
Karonda and Umbrella Sedge physical information is very important for comparison. Karonda 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 Karonda and Umbrella Sedge are as follows:
Karonda flower color: Pale White and White
Karonda leaf color: Green
Umbrella Sedge flower color: Yellow green and Brown
- Umbrella Sedge leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Karonda and Umbrella Sedge
Care of Karonda and Umbrella Sedge include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Karonda pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead leaves and Umbrella Sedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Karonda 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.