Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic
Europe, Western Asia
Types
Cyperus esculentus
Green Anjou, Red Anjou, Bartlett
Habitat
Wild
Humid climates, moist forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-12
3-8
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
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
Habit
Mat-forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Orange, Gold, Bronze, Tan
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Dark Brown
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Yellow green
Light Pink, Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Yellow green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
V-Shaped
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Plant Season
-
Early Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Fall, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
creeping rhizomes, Seedlings, Tubers
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil
Medium, Water less during winter, Water more in summer, when new, water every week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
-
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
-
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
-
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Ammonium Nitrate, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Rust
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Attracts
Pigs
Aphids, Birds, Butterflies, Pear psylla
Allergy
Oral Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Itchiness, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
-
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Protects from sun damage
Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Making cosmetics, Moisturizing, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Aphrodisiac, Digestive, Diuretic, Tonic
Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, cholesterol-lowering, Detox, Diabetes, Energy, Fiber, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Obesity, Treating diverticulosis, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
For making oil, used for weaving hats
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Botanical Name
CYPERUS esculentus
PYRUS communis
Common Name
Nut Sedge,chufa sedge, nut grass, yellow nutsedge
Pear
In Hindi
अखरोट सेज
नाशपाती
In German
Nuss -Segge
Birne
In Spanish
tuerca de la juncia
Pera
In Greek
καρύδι σπαθόχορτο
Αχλάδι
In Portuguese
Nut Sedge
Pera
In Polish
nakrętka turzyca
Gruszka
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Nut Sedge and Pear
Season and care of Nut Sedge and Pear is important to know. While considering everything about Nut Sedge and Pear Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nut Sedge season is and Pear season is . The type of soil for Nut Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pear is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Nut Sedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pear is Acidic.
Nut Sedge and Pear Physical Information
Nut Sedge and Pear physical information is very important for comparison. Nut Sedge height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Pear height is 1,219.20 cm and width 800.00 cm. The color specification of Nut Sedge and Pear are as follows:
Nut Sedge flower color: Orange, Gold, Bronze and Tan
Nut Sedge leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Pear flower color: White
- Pear leaf color: Light Pink and Red, Green, Light Green
Care of Nut Sedge and Pear
Care of Nut Sedge and Pear include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nut Sedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pear pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Nut Sedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.