Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Western Asia
Madagascar
Types
Büttnera Czerwona, Hedelfinger Sweet Cherry
Cyperus involucratus, Cyperus albostriatus
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
8-11
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 6, 7, 14, 15
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
-
Yellow green, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
Subulate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Semi-hardwood and hardwood cuttings
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water 1 in. per week during the active growing period, Water more in summer
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
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches, Remove thin branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
A 10 pound bag of 16-4-8 fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Mites
Red spider mite, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Attracts
Birds, Flies
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Mild Allergen, Vomiting
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Used in parkland
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser, Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antitussive, Astringent, Diuretic, Tonic
Antibacterial, Antifungal
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Root
Other Uses
Used for making green dye, Wood is used for making furniture
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
PRUNUS avium
Cyperus Alternifolius
Common Name
Sweet Cherry
Umbrella Papyrus, Umbrella Sedge, Umbrella Palm, Umbrella Plant
In Hindi
मीठी चेरी
Umbrella Plant
In German
Süße Kirsche
Dach-Anlage
In French
Cerise sucrée
Parapluie Plante
In Spanish
Cereza dulce
Umbrella Plant
In Greek
γλυκό κεράσι
ομπρέλα φυτών
In Portuguese
Cereja doce
Planta do guarda-chuva
In Polish
Słodka Wiśnia
parasol roślin
In Latin
dulcis cerasus
O Planta
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Amygdaleae
Cypereae
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Cyperoideae
Properties of Sweet Cherry and Umbrella Sedge
Wondering what are the properties of Sweet Cherry and Umbrella Sedge? We provide you with everything About Sweet Cherry and Umbrella Sedge. Sweet Cherry doesn't have thorns and Umbrella Sedge doesn't have thorns. Also Sweet Cherry does not have fragrant flowers. Sweet Cherry has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen and Vomiting and Umbrella Sedge has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen 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 Sweet Cherry and Umbrella Sedge and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sweet Cherry and Umbrella Sedge
Season and care of Sweet Cherry and Umbrella Sedge is important to know. While considering everything about Sweet Cherry and Umbrella Sedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweet Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Umbrella Sedge season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sweet Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Umbrella Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sweet Cherry is Acidic, Neutral and for Umbrella Sedge is Acidic, Neutral.
Sweet Cherry and Umbrella Sedge Physical Information
Sweet Cherry and Umbrella Sedge physical information is very important for comparison. Sweet Cherry height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Umbrella Sedge height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Sweet Cherry and Umbrella Sedge are as follows:
Care of Sweet Cherry and Umbrella Sedge
Care of Sweet Cherry and Umbrella Sedge include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sweet Cherry pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove thin branches and Umbrella Sedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Sweet Cherry 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.