Umbrella Sedge

Capsicum

About Umbrella Sedge and Capsicum

Umbrella Sedge

Capsicum

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What is

Life Span

Annual and Perennial

Annual

Type

Sedge or Rush

Vegetable

Origin

Madagascar

Mexico, Central America, South America

Types

Cyperus involucratus, Cyperus albostriatus

red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, green bell pepper

Number of Varieties

2030

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Habitat

Temperate Regions

Open areas

USDA Hardiness Zone

8-11-9999

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-7

12-1

Sunset Zone

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

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

Habit

Clump-Forming

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

45.70 cm15.20 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

45.70 cm20.30 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow green, Brown

White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange, Light Yellow, Chocolate, Ivory

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

Dark Green, Black

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Subulate

Elliptic

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral

Soil Drainage

Poorly Drained

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Summer, Summer

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Cuttings

Seedlings, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs

Do Not over Water

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Poorly Drained

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove shoots

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

fertilize in growing season, Requires high amount of nitrogen

Pests and Diseases

Red spider mite, Spider mites

Anthracnose, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Cercospora leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Salt

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

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

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Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Allergy

Hives, Rash

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin, Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Improve skin tone

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Food for animals, Food for insects

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antibacterial, Antifungal

cholesterol-lowering, Low calories, Vitamin C

Part of Plant Used

Root

Fruits

Other Uses

Used As Food

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

Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Cyperus Alternifolius

CAPSICUM annuum

Common Name

Umbrella Papyrus, Umbrella Sedge, Umbrella Palm, Umbrella Plant

Pepper

In Hindi

Umbrella Plant

शिमला मिर्च

In German

Dach-Anlage

Capsicum

In French

Parapluie Plante

Capsicum

In Spanish

Umbrella Plant

Pimiento

In Greek

ομπρέλα φυτών

Κοκκινοπίπερο

In Portuguese

Planta do guarda-chuva

cápsico

In Polish

parasol roślin

papryka

In Latin

O Planta

Capsicum

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Liliopsida

Magnoliopsida

Order

Poales

Solanales

Family

Cyperaceae

Solanaceae

Genus

Cyperus

Capsicum

Clade

Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Cypereae

Capsiceae

Subfamily

Cyperoideae

Solanoideae

Number of Species

7005

1 27800

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Properties of Umbrella Sedge and Capsicum

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

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Season and Care of Umbrella Sedge and Capsicum

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

Umbrella Sedge and Capsicum Physical Information

Umbrella Sedge and Capsicum physical information is very important for comparison. Umbrella Sedge height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Capsicum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Umbrella Sedge and Capsicum are as follows:

Umbrella Sedge flower color: Yellow green and Brown
Umbrella Sedge leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Capsicum flower color: White
Capsicum leaf color: Green

Care of Umbrella Sedge and Capsicum

Care of Umbrella Sedge and Capsicum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Umbrella Sedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Capsicum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove shoots. In summer Umbrella Sedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Capsicum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.