Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Madagascar
Mediterranean, Western Asia
Types
Cyperus involucratus, Cyperus albostriatus
Brown Turkey Fig, Texas Everbearing Fig, Celeste Fig
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
6-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green, Brown
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Subulate
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Needs watering once a week, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in fall, 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 fall, fertilize in winter
Pests and Diseases
Red spider mite, Spider mites
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Glowing Skin, Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antifungal
anti-cancer, Demulcent, Digestive, Emollient, Galactogogue, Laxative, Pectoral, Stomachic, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Root
Fruits, Leaves, Wood
Other Uses
-
Garland, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
Cyperus Alternifolius
FICUS carica 'Black Mission'
Common Name
Umbrella Papyrus, Umbrella Sedge, Umbrella Palm, Umbrella Plant
Black Mission Fig, Fig
In Hindi
Umbrella Plant
Black Mission Fig Tree
In German
Dach-Anlage
Schwarz Mission Fig Tree
In French
Parapluie Plante
Noir Mission Fig Tree
In Spanish
Umbrella Plant
Negro Misión de la Higuera
In Greek
ομπρέλα φυτών
Μαύρο Αποστολή Fig Tree
In Portuguese
Planta do guarda-chuva
Black Tree Fig Missão
In Polish
parasol roślin
Czarny Mission Fig Tree
In Latin
O Planta
Niger Mission ficum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Family
Cyperaceae
Moraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Umbrella Sedge and Black Mission Fig
Season and care of Umbrella Sedge and Black Mission Fig is important to know. While considering everything about Umbrella Sedge and Black Mission Fig Care, growing season is an essential factor. Umbrella Sedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Black Mission Fig season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Umbrella Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Black Mission Fig is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Umbrella Sedge is Acidic, Neutral and for Black Mission Fig is Acidic, Neutral.
Umbrella Sedge and Black Mission Fig Physical Information
Umbrella Sedge and Black Mission Fig physical information is very important for comparison. Umbrella Sedge height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Black Mission Fig height is 760.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Umbrella Sedge and Black Mission Fig are as follows:
Umbrella Sedge flower color: Yellow green and Brown
Umbrella Sedge leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Black Mission Fig flower color: Green
- Black Mission Fig leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Umbrella Sedge and Black Mission Fig
Care of Umbrella Sedge and Black Mission Fig include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Umbrella Sedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Black Mission Fig pruning is done Prune in fall, 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 Black Mission Fig needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.