Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
Madagascar
Types
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Cyperus involucratus, Cyperus albostriatus
Habitat
Deep, Fertile bottom land, Hilly upland habitat, Well Drained
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
8-11
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple, Burgundy, Brown
Yellow green, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Copper, Orange Red
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Subulate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Magnesium sulphate, Nitrogen, Phosphate, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red spider mite, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
breathing problems, Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, Rash, Stomach pain, Swelling
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Malaria, Rheumatism, Urine infections, Vomiting
Antibacterial, Antifungal
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Root
Other Uses
Making Shampoo, 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, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
ASIMINA triloba
Cyperus Alternifolius
Common Name
Pawpaw
Umbrella Papyrus, Umbrella Sedge, Umbrella Palm, Umbrella Plant
In Hindi
गंदा संयंत्र
Umbrella Plant
In German
Papaya Pflanze
Dach-Anlage
In French
usine de papaye
Parapluie Plante
In Spanish
planta de la papaya
Umbrella Plant
In Greek
φυτό pawpaw
ομπρέλα φυτών
In Portuguese
planta mamão
Planta do guarda-chuva
In Polish
pawpaw roślin
parasol roślin
In Latin
quince herba
O Planta
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Annonaceae
Cyperaceae
Genus
Asimina Adans
Cyperus
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Properties of Pawpaw and Umbrella Sedge
Wondering what are the properties of Pawpaw and Umbrella Sedge? We provide you with everything About Pawpaw and Umbrella Sedge. Pawpaw doesn't have thorns and Umbrella Sedge doesn't have thorns. Also Pawpaw does not have fragrant flowers. Pawpaw has allergic reactions like breathing problems, Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, Rash, Stomach pain and Swelling and Umbrella Sedge has allergic reactions like breathing problems, Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, Rash, Stomach pain and Swelling. 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 Pawpaw and Umbrella Sedge and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pawpaw and Umbrella Sedge
Season and care of Pawpaw and Umbrella Sedge is important to know. While considering everything about Pawpaw and Umbrella Sedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pawpaw season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Umbrella Sedge season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pawpaw is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Umbrella Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pawpaw is Acidic, Neutral and for Umbrella Sedge is Acidic, Neutral.
Pawpaw and Umbrella Sedge Physical Information
Pawpaw and Umbrella Sedge physical information is very important for comparison. Pawpaw height is 1,371.60 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Umbrella Sedge height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Pawpaw and Umbrella Sedge are as follows:
Pawpaw flower color: Purple, Burgundy and Brown
Pawpaw leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Umbrella Sedge flower color: Yellow green and Brown
- Umbrella Sedge leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Pawpaw and Umbrella Sedge
Care of Pawpaw and Umbrella Sedge include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pawpaw pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning and Umbrella Sedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pawpaw 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.