Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
Madagascar
Types
common pear
Cyperus involucratus, Cyperus albostriatus
Habitat
Humid climates, moist forests
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
8-11
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
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
White
Yellow green, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Dark Red, Sandy Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Subulate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium, Water less during winter, Water more in summer, when new, water every week
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full 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
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Digestive Problems, Itchiness
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Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Febrifuge, Sedative
Antibacterial, Antifungal
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Wood
Root
Other Uses
Shelterbelt, Used as a dye, Used as firewood, Used for woodware
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
PYRUS communis 'Seckel'
Cyperus Alternifolius
Common Name
Dessert Pear, Pear, Seckel Pear
Umbrella Papyrus, Umbrella Sedge, Umbrella Palm, Umbrella Plant
In Hindi
Seckel Pear
Umbrella Plant
In German
Kultur-Birne
Dach-Anlage
In French
Poirier commun
Parapluie Plante
In Spanish
peral europeo, peral común
Umbrella Plant
In Greek
Seckel Pear
ομπρέλα φυτών
In Portuguese
Seckel Pear
Planta do guarda-chuva
In Polish
Grusza pospolita
parasol roślin
In Latin
Seckel Pear
O Planta
Phylum
Tracheobionta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Seckel Pear and Umbrella Sedge
Season and care of Seckel Pear and Umbrella Sedge is important to know. While considering everything about Seckel Pear and Umbrella Sedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Seckel Pear season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Umbrella Sedge season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Seckel Pear is Loam and for Umbrella Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Seckel Pear is Neutral and for Umbrella Sedge is Acidic, Neutral.
Seckel Pear and Umbrella Sedge Physical Information
Seckel Pear and Umbrella Sedge physical information is very important for comparison. Seckel Pear height is 370.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Umbrella Sedge height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Seckel Pear and Umbrella Sedge are as follows:
Seckel Pear flower color: White
Seckel Pear leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Umbrella Sedge flower color: Yellow green and Brown
- Umbrella Sedge leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Seckel Pear and Umbrella Sedge
Care of Seckel Pear and Umbrella Sedge include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Seckel Pear 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 Seckel Pear 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.