Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Madagascar
Western Asia
Types
Cyperus involucratus, Cyperus albostriatus
Sweet cherry, Black cherry, Virginia bird cherry
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green, Brown
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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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Subulate
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Poorly Drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Budding, Grafting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Poorly Drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in winter, Remove branches that rub together, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
Pests and Diseases
Red spider mite, Spider mites
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Aphids, Birds, Woodpeckers
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Promotes healthy skin, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antifungal
Anemia, anti-cancer, Arthritis, Cardiovascular problems, Migraines, Muscle Pain, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Root
Fruits
Other Uses
-
Food for animals, Food for insects, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
Cyperus Alternifolius
PRUNUS avium 'Bing'
Common Name
Umbrella Papyrus, Umbrella Sedge, Umbrella Palm, Umbrella Plant
Bing Cherry, Sweet Cherry
In Hindi
Umbrella Plant
Bing Cherry Tree
In German
Dach-Anlage
Bing Kirschbaum
In French
Parapluie Plante
Bing Cherry Tree
In Spanish
Umbrella Plant
Bing Cherry Tree
In Greek
ομπρέλα φυτών
Bing Cherry Tree
In Portuguese
Planta do guarda-chuva
Cherry Tree Bing
In Polish
parasol roślin
Bing Cherry Tree
In Latin
O Planta
Bing Cherry ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Umbrella Sedge and Bing Cherry
Season and care of Umbrella Sedge and Bing Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Umbrella Sedge and Bing Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Umbrella Sedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bing Cherry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Umbrella Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bing Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Umbrella Sedge is Acidic, Neutral and for Bing Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
Umbrella Sedge and Bing Cherry Physical Information
Umbrella Sedge and Bing Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Umbrella Sedge height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Bing Cherry height is 3,200.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Umbrella Sedge and Bing Cherry are as follows:
Umbrella Sedge flower color: Yellow green and Brown
Umbrella Sedge leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Bing Cherry flower color:
- Bing Cherry leaf color:
Care of Umbrella Sedge and Bing Cherry
Care of Umbrella Sedge and Bing Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Umbrella Sedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bing Cherry pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove branches that rub together, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Umbrella Sedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bing Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.