Umbrella Sedge

Black Birch

About Umbrella Sedge and Black Birch

Umbrella Sedge

Black Birch

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What is

Life Span

Annual and Perennial

Biennial

Type

Sedge or Rush

Tree

Origin

Madagascar

Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States

Types

Cyperus involucratus, Cyperus albostriatus

Yellow Birch, Paper Birch, River Birch

Number of Varieties

2040

0 40000

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Habitat

Temperate Regions

Hills, Moist Soils

USDA Hardiness Zone

8-114-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-7

9-1

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

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

Habit

Clump-Forming

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

45.70 cm2,133.60 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

45.70 cm762.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow green, Brown

Yellow, Brown

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Black

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Subulate

Pinnate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Poorly Drained

Average

Bloom Time

Early Summer, Summer

Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Cuttings

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs

Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Poorly Drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove hanging branches

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize twice a year, Nitrogen

Pests and Diseases

Red spider mite, Spider mites

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Ants, Aphids, Birds

Allergy

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antibacterial, Antifungal

Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Boils, bowel syndrome, Combats Stress, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Heart problems, Kidney Stones, Osteoarthritis, Skin Disorders, Urinary tract problems

Part of Plant Used

Root

Bark, Leaves, Sap

Other Uses

Medicinal oil, Used as essential oil

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens

Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Cyperus Alternifolius

BETULA nigra 'Studetec'

Common Name

Umbrella Papyrus, Umbrella Sedge, Umbrella Palm, Umbrella Plant

Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch

In Hindi

Umbrella Plant

काले बर्च वृक्ष

In German

Dach-Anlage

Schwarze Birke

In French

Parapluie Plante

Noir Bouleau

In Spanish

Umbrella Plant

Negro del árbol de abedul

In Greek

ομπρέλα φυτών

Μαύρο Birch Tree

In Portuguese

Planta do guarda-chuva

Bétula Preto

In Polish

parasol roślin

Czarny Brzoza

In Latin

O Planta

Niger Caerulus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Liliopsida

Magnoliopsida

Order

Poales

Fagales

Family

Cyperaceae

Betulaceae

Genus

Cyperus

Betula

Clade

Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Cypereae

Subfamily

Cyperoideae

Number of Species

70040

1 27800

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Properties of Umbrella Sedge and Black Birch

Wondering what are the properties of Umbrella Sedge and Black Birch? We provide you with everything About Umbrella Sedge and Black Birch. Umbrella Sedge doesn't have thorns and Black Birch doesn't have thorns. Also Umbrella Sedge does not have fragrant flowers. Umbrella Sedge has allergic reactions like and Black Birch has allergic reactions like . 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 Umbrella Sedge and Black Birch and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Umbrella Sedge and Black Birch

Season and care of Umbrella Sedge and Black Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Umbrella Sedge and Black Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Umbrella Sedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Black Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Umbrella Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Black Birch is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Umbrella Sedge is Acidic, Neutral and for Black Birch is Acidic, Neutral.

Umbrella Sedge and Black Birch Physical Information

Umbrella Sedge and Black Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Umbrella Sedge height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Black Birch height is 2,133.60 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Umbrella Sedge and Black Birch are as follows:

Umbrella Sedge flower color: Yellow green and Brown
Umbrella Sedge leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Black Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
Black Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green

Care of Umbrella Sedge and Black Birch

Care of Umbrella Sedge and Black Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Umbrella Sedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Black Birch pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove hanging branches. In summer Umbrella Sedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.