Umbrella Sedge

Choy Sum

About Umbrella Sedge and Choy Sum

Umbrella Sedge

Choy Sum

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What is

Life Span

Annual and Perennial

Annual

Type

Sedge or Rush

Vegetable

Origin

Madagascar

Europe

Types

Cyperus involucratus, Cyperus albostriatus

Number of Varieties

205

0 40000

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Habitat

Temperate Regions

agricultural areas, Moist Soils

USDA Hardiness Zone

8-114-10

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-7

9-3

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

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

45.70 cm15.20 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

45.70 cm15.70 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow green, Brown

Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Sienna, Black

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

White, Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

White, Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green

White, Green, Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Subulate

Oval

Thorns

✔ ✘

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Poorly Drained

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Summer, Summer

Spring, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

✔ ✘

Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Cuttings

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs

Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water the foliage, Keep the Soil well drained

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Poorly Drained

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

8-8-8, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red spider mite, Spider mites

Aphids, Beetles, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Fusarium leaf spot, Rust

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

✔ ✘

Edible Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

✔ ✘

Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

✔ ✘

Invasive

Sometimes

Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Caterpillar, Mites

Allergy

Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antibacterial, Antifungal

Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium

Part of Plant Used

Root

Leaf Stalks, Leaves

Other Uses

Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation

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

Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Cyperus Alternifolius

BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)

Common Name

Umbrella Papyrus, Umbrella Sedge, Umbrella Palm, Umbrella Plant

Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi

In Hindi

Umbrella Plant

choy sum

In German

Dach-Anlage

choy sum

In French

Parapluie Plante

choy sum

In Spanish

Umbrella Plant

choy sum

In Greek

ομπρέλα φυτών

choy sum

In Portuguese

Planta do guarda-chuva

choy sum

In Polish

parasol roślin

choy sum

In Latin

O Planta

choy sum

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Liliopsida

Magnoliopsida

Order

Poales

Capparales

Family

Cyperaceae

Brassicaceae

Genus

Cyperus

Brassica

Clade

Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots

Angiosperms, Monocots

Tribe

Cypereae

Subfamily

Cyperoideae

Number of Species

70018

1 27800

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Properties of Umbrella Sedge and Choy Sum

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

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Season and Care of Umbrella Sedge and Choy Sum

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

Umbrella Sedge and Choy Sum Physical Information

Umbrella Sedge and Choy Sum physical information is very important for comparison. Umbrella Sedge height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm. The color specification of Umbrella Sedge and Choy Sum are as follows:

Umbrella Sedge flower color: Yellow green and Brown
Umbrella Sedge leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green

Care of Umbrella Sedge and Choy Sum

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