Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Sedge or Rush
Vegetable
Origin
World/Pandemic
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Cyperus esculentus
Red, Yellow and Baby Plum
Habitat
Wild
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-12
11-15
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
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
Habit
Mat-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Orange, Gold, Bronze, Tan
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Brown
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Yellow green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Yellow green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Yellow green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
V-Shaped
Lanceolate
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
creeping rhizomes, Seedlings, Tubers
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Dispose of diseased portions, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Rust
fungus
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Attracts
Pigs
Butterflies
Allergy
Oral Allergy
Diarrhea, gastro-intestinal problems, Headache, Itchiness, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
As decorated salad
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Protects from sun damage
Acne, Glowing Skin, Maintains teeth healthy
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aphrodisiac, Digestive, Diuretic, Tonic
Antioxidants, Metabolism
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
For making oil, used for weaving hats
Cosmetics, Culinary use, For making oil, Repellent
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Houseplant
Botanical Name
CYPERUS esculentus
LYCOPERSICON esculentum 'Tiny Tim'
Common Name
Nut Sedge,chufa sedge, nut grass, yellow nutsedge
Cherry Tomato
In Hindi
अखरोट सेज
चेरी टमाटर
In German
Nuss -Segge
Kirschtomate
In French
souchet
Tomate cerise
In Spanish
tuerca de la juncia
Tomate cherry
In Greek
καρύδι σπαθόχορτο
Ντοματάκι
In Portuguese
Nut Sedge
Tomate cereja
In Polish
nakrętka turzyca
Pomidor wiśniowy
In Latin
nut Sedge
Cherry LycopersiciSusceptibility
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Number of Species
105
100
Season and Care of Nut Sedge and Cherry Tomato
Season and care of Nut Sedge and Cherry Tomato is important to know. While considering everything about Nut Sedge and Cherry Tomato Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nut Sedge season is and Cherry Tomato season is . The type of soil for Nut Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cherry Tomato is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Nut Sedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cherry Tomato is Neutral.
Nut Sedge and Cherry Tomato Physical Information
Nut Sedge and Cherry Tomato physical information is very important for comparison. Nut Sedge height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Cherry Tomato height is 3,050.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Nut Sedge and Cherry Tomato are as follows:
Nut Sedge flower color: Orange, Gold, Bronze and Tan
Nut Sedge leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Cherry Tomato flower color: Yellow
- Cherry Tomato leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Nut Sedge and Cherry Tomato
Care of Nut Sedge and Cherry Tomato include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nut Sedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cherry Tomato pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions and Remove dead leaves. In summer Nut Sedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cherry Tomato needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.