Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Sedge or Rush
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Madagascar
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Cyperus involucratus, Cyperus albostriatus
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
8-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow green, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Orange Red
-
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
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Subulate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
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
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Evergreen
Semi-Evergreen
No
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Antibacterial, Antifungal
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Root
Used As Indoor Plant
-
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
LYCOPERSICON esculentum 'Striped German'
Cyperus Alternifolius
Common Name
Striped German Tomato
Umbrella Papyrus, Umbrella Sedge, Umbrella Palm, Umbrella Plant
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Umbrella Plant
In German
Hortensie
Dach-Anlage
In French
Hortensia
Parapluie Plante
In Spanish
Hortensia
Umbrella Plant
In Greek
υδραγεία
ομπρέλα φυτών
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Planta do guarda-chuva
In Polish
Hortensja
parasol roślin
In Latin
Hibiscus
O Planta
Family
Solanaceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Properties of Striped German Tomato and Umbrella Sedge
Wondering what are the properties of Striped German Tomato and Umbrella Sedge? We provide you with everything About Striped German Tomato and Umbrella Sedge. Striped German Tomato doesn't have thorns and Umbrella Sedge doesn't have thorns. Also Striped German Tomato does not have fragrant flowers. Striped German Tomato has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Umbrella Sedge has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting. 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 Striped German Tomato and Umbrella Sedge and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Striped German Tomato and Umbrella Sedge
Season and care of Striped German Tomato and Umbrella Sedge is important to know. While considering everything about Striped German Tomato and Umbrella Sedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Striped German Tomato season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Umbrella Sedge season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Striped German Tomato is Loam, Sand and for Umbrella Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Striped German Tomato is Neutral and for Umbrella Sedge is Acidic, Neutral.
Striped German Tomato and Umbrella Sedge Physical Information
Striped German Tomato and Umbrella Sedge physical information is very important for comparison. Striped German Tomato height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Umbrella Sedge height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Striped German Tomato and Umbrella Sedge are as follows:
Striped German Tomato flower color: Yellow
Striped German Tomato leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Umbrella Sedge flower color: Yellow green and Brown
- Umbrella Sedge leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Striped German Tomato and Umbrella Sedge
Care of Striped German Tomato and Umbrella Sedge include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Striped German Tomato 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 Striped German Tomato needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Umbrella Sedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.