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Pummelo
Umbrella Sedge
About Umbrella Sedge and Pummelo


What is
Life Span
Perennial  
Annual and Perennial  
Type
Fruit  
Sedge or Rush  
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Polynesia  
Madagascar  
Types
African Shaddock,Chandler Pomelo,Kao Phuang Pomelo,MeloGold Pomelo-Grapefruit,Minneloa Tangelo  
Cyperus involucratus, Cyperus albostriatus  
Number of Varieties
10  
20  
99+
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Coastal Regions  
Temperate Regions  
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11  
8-11  
AHS Heat Zone
12-10  
12-7  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 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
Oval or Rounded  
Clump-Forming  
Information
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
610.00 cm  
99+
45.70 cm  
99+
Minimum Width
610.00 cm  
34
45.70 cm  
99+
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White  
Yellow green, Brown  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor  
Bicolor  
Fruit Color
White, Yellow, Light Pink  
-  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green  
Green, Dark Green  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green  
Dark Green  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green  
Dark Green  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green  
Dark Green  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Compound  
Subulate  
Thorns
Yes  
No  
Season
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun  
Full Sun, Partial Sun  
Growth Rate
Fast  
Fast  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand  
Clay, Loam, Sand  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral  
Acidic, Neutral  
Soil Drainage
Well drained  
Poorly Drained  
Bloom Time
Indeterminate  
Early Summer, Summer  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes  
Yes  
Tolerances
Drought  
Drought  
Care
Where to Plant?
Ground  
Container, Ground, Pot  
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings  
Cuttings  
Plant Maintenance
Medium  
Medium  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Requires consistently moist soil  
Average Water Needs  
In Summer
Lots of watering  
Lots of watering  
In Spring
Moderate  
Moderate  
In Winter
Average Water  
Average Water  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, 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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves  
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch  
Red spider mite, Spider mites  
Plant Tolerance
Drought  
Drought  
Facts
Flowers
Showy  
Insignificant  
Flower Petal Number
Single  
Single  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes  
No  
Edible Fruit
Yes  
No  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes  
No  
Fragrant Fruit
Yes  
No  
Fragrant Leaf
No  
No  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes  
No  
Showy Foliage
Yes  
Yes  
Showy Bark
No  
No  
Foliage Texture
Medium  
Medium  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy  
Glossy  
Evergreen
No  
No  
Invasive
No  
Sometimes  
Self-Sowing
Yes  
Yes  
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies  
Butterflies, Hummingbirds  
Allergy
Dermatitis, Skin irritation  
-  
Benefits
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
-  
Showy Purposes  
Beauty Benefits
Brightens the skin complexion, Skin Problems  
-  
Edible Uses
Yes  
No  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects  
Air purification  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Detoxification, Digestion problems, epilepsy, Kidney Stones, Nutrients, Obesity  
Antibacterial, Antifungal  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds  
Root  
Other Uses
febrifuge, Tea-like beverage can be brewed  
-  
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant  
Yes  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes  
Yes  
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical  
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens  
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
CITRUS maxima 'Hirado'  
Cyperus Alternifolius  
Common Name
pomelo, pomello, pummelo, pommelo, pamplemousse, jabong, shaddick,or shaddock  
Umbrella Papyrus, Umbrella Sedge, Umbrella Palm, Umbrella Plant  
In Hindi
चकोतरा  
Umbrella Plant  
In German
Pampelmuse  
Dach-Anlage  
In French
Citrus maxima  
Parapluie Plante  
In Spanish
Citrus maxima  
Umbrella Plant  
In Greek
πομέλο  
ομπρέλα φυτών  
In Portuguese
Pomelo  
Planta do guarda-chuva  
In Polish
Pomarańcza olbrzymia  
parasol roślin  
In Latin
Citrus maxima  
O Planta  
Classification
Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta  
Magnoliophyta  
Class
Magnoliopsida  
Liliopsida  
Order
Sapindales  
Poales  
Family
Rutaceae  
Cyperaceae  
Genus
Citrus  
Cyperus  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots  
Tribe
Citreae  
Cypereae  
Subfamily
Aurantioideae  
Cyperoideae  
Number of Species
175  
99+
700  
36
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Properties of Pummelo and Umbrella Sedge

Wondering what are the properties of Pummelo and Umbrella Sedge? We provide you with everything About Pummelo and Umbrella Sedge. Pummelo has thorns and Umbrella Sedge doesn't have thorns. Also Pummelo does not have fragrant flowers. Pummelo has allergic reactions like Dermatitis and Skin irritation and Umbrella Sedge has allergic reactions like Dermatitis and Skin irritation. 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 Pummelo and Umbrella Sedge and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Pummelo and Umbrella Sedge

Season and care of Pummelo and Umbrella Sedge is important to know. While considering everything about Pummelo and Umbrella Sedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pummelo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Umbrella Sedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Pummelo is Loam, Sand and for Umbrella Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pummelo is Acidic, Neutral and for Umbrella Sedge is Acidic, Neutral.

Pummelo and Umbrella Sedge Physical Information

Pummelo and Umbrella Sedge physical information is very important for comparison. Pummelo height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Umbrella Sedge height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Pummelo and Umbrella Sedge are as follows:

Care of Pummelo and Umbrella Sedge

Care of Pummelo and Umbrella Sedge include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pummelo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Umbrella Sedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pummelo 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.

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