Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Sedge or Rush
Origin
Western Europe
Madagascar
Types
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Cyperus involucratus, Cyperus albostriatus
Habitat
agricultural areas, gardens, Wet ground
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-6
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
-
Yellow green, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Purple
Dark Green
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
-
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, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
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, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Aphids, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Leaf spot, Mites, Red blotch
Red spider mite, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Frost, Shallow soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Beetles, Flying insects
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Digestive Problems, sneezing, Swelling in the face
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Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Weightloss
-
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Increase fiber amount, Kidney Stones, Minerals, Weight loss
Antibacterial, Antifungal
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Root
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, 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, Herb / Vegetable
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
BRASSICA oleracea 'Dyna'( Gongylodes Group)
Cyperus Alternifolius
Common Name
Kohlrabi
Umbrella Papyrus, Umbrella Sedge, Umbrella Palm, Umbrella Plant
In Hindi
नवलकोल
Umbrella Plant
In German
Kohlrabi
Dach-Anlage
In French
Chou-rave
Parapluie Plante
In Spanish
Brassica oleracea gongyloides
Umbrella Plant
In Greek
Kohlrabi
ομπρέλα φυτών
In Portuguese
Kohlrabi
Planta do guarda-chuva
In Polish
Kalarepa
parasol roślin
In Latin
Kohlrabi
O Planta
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Brassicaceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Kohlrabi and Umbrella Sedge
Season and care of Kohlrabi and Umbrella Sedge is important to know. While considering everything about Kohlrabi and Umbrella Sedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kohlrabi season is and Umbrella Sedge season is . The type of soil for Kohlrabi is Loam, Sand and for Umbrella Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kohlrabi is Neutral and for Umbrella Sedge is Acidic, Neutral.
Kohlrabi and Umbrella Sedge Physical Information
Kohlrabi and Umbrella Sedge physical information is very important for comparison. Kohlrabi height is 30.50 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Umbrella Sedge height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Kohlrabi and Umbrella Sedge are as follows:
Care of Kohlrabi and Umbrella Sedge
Care of Kohlrabi and Umbrella Sedge include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kohlrabi pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages and Remove dead leaves and Umbrella Sedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Kohlrabi 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.