Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Vegetable
Sedge or Rush
Origin
Argentina, Brazil, Central America, Chile, Mexico, South America
Madagascar
Types
-
Cyperus involucratus, Cyperus albostriatus
Habitat
-
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
8-11
Sunset Zone
-
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
Orange, Peach, Pink, Red, Rose, Yellow
Yellow green, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink, Red, White
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Trumpet
Subulate
Plant Season
Fall, Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Indeterminate, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Does not require lot of watering
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mosaic viruses
Red spider mite, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antibacterial, Antifungal
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Root
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
TROPAEOLUM tuberosum
Cyperus Alternifolius
Common Name
Anu, Tuberous Nasturtium
Umbrella Papyrus, Umbrella Sedge, Umbrella Palm, Umbrella Plant
In Hindi
Tuberous Nasturtium
Umbrella Plant
In German
Tuberöse Kapuzinerkresse
Dach-Anlage
In French
Capucine tubéreuse
Parapluie Plante
In Spanish
tuberosa capuchina
Umbrella Plant
In Greek
Οζώδης Νεροκάρδαμο
ομπρέλα φυτών
In Portuguese
tuberosa chagas
Planta do guarda-chuva
In Polish
bulwiaste Nasturcja
parasol roślin
In Latin
Morbus nasturtium
O Planta
Family
Tropaeolaceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Properties of Mashua and Umbrella Sedge
Wondering what are the properties of Mashua and Umbrella Sedge? We provide you with everything About Mashua and Umbrella Sedge. Mashua doesn't have thorns and Umbrella Sedge doesn't have thorns. Also Mashua does not have fragrant flowers. Mashua has allergic reactions like and Umbrella Sedge has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Mashua and Umbrella Sedge and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Mashua and Umbrella Sedge
Season and care of Mashua and Umbrella Sedge is important to know. While considering everything about Mashua and Umbrella Sedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mashua season is Fall, Spring and Summer and Umbrella Sedge season is Fall, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Mashua is Loam and for Umbrella Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mashua is Acidic, Neutral and for Umbrella Sedge is Acidic, Neutral.
Mashua and Umbrella Sedge Physical Information
Mashua and Umbrella Sedge physical information is very important for comparison. Mashua height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Umbrella Sedge height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Mashua and Umbrella Sedge are as follows:
Mashua flower color: Orange, Peach, Pink, Red, Rose and Yellow
Mashua leaf color: Green and Light Green
Umbrella Sedge flower color: Yellow green and Brown
- Umbrella Sedge leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Mashua and Umbrella Sedge
Care of Mashua and Umbrella Sedge include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mashua pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Umbrella Sedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Mashua 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.