Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Sedge or Rush
Origin
Europe, Asia
Madagascar
Types
Brassica rapa
Cyperus involucratus, Cyperus albostriatus
Habitat
orchards, Subtropical climates
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
8-11
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 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
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow green, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown, Sienna
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Spoon Shaped
Subulate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Cold climate
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
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
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
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Red blotch, Seedcorn maggot, Whiteflies, Worms
Red spider mite, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Deers, Flea beetles, Insects
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Vitamin A, Vitamin C
Antibacterial, Antifungal
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Root
Other Uses
Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
-
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa( Narinosa Group)
Cyperus Alternifolius
Common Name
Tat Soi, Tatsoi
Umbrella Papyrus, Umbrella Sedge, Umbrella Palm, Umbrella Plant
In Hindi
Tatsoi
Umbrella Plant
In German
Tatsoi
Dach-Anlage
In French
Tatsoi
Parapluie Plante
In Spanish
Tatsoi
Umbrella Plant
In Greek
Tatsoi
ομπρέλα φυτών
In Portuguese
Tatsoi
Planta do guarda-chuva
In Polish
Tatsoi
parasol roślin
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Brassicaceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Tatsoi and Umbrella Sedge
Season and care of Tatsoi and Umbrella Sedge is important to know. While considering everything about Tatsoi and Umbrella Sedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tatsoi season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Umbrella Sedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tatsoi is Loam, Sand and for Umbrella Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tatsoi is Acidic, Neutral and for Umbrella Sedge is Acidic, Neutral.
Tatsoi and Umbrella Sedge Physical Information
Tatsoi and Umbrella Sedge physical information is very important for comparison. Tatsoi height is 10.20 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Umbrella Sedge height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Tatsoi and Umbrella Sedge are as follows:
Tatsoi flower color: Yellow
Tatsoi leaf color: Dark Green
Umbrella Sedge flower color: Yellow green and Brown
- Umbrella Sedge leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Tatsoi and Umbrella Sedge
Care of Tatsoi and Umbrella Sedge include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tatsoi pruning is done and Umbrella Sedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Tatsoi 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.