Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Biennial
Type
Sedge or Rush
Vegetable
Types
Cyperus involucratus, Cyperus albostriatus
Detroit Dark Red Beet, Early Wonder Tall Beet
Habitat
Temperate Regions
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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
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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow green, Brown
Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Yellow, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Subulate
Spinach Type
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Heat And Humidity
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep ground moist, Needs watering once a week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Moist
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
10-15-10 amounts, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Red spider mite, Spider mites
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat And Humidity
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Ants, Mice
Allergy
-
Sore Throat, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
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For treating wrinkles, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antifungal
Blood disorders, Cardiovascular problems, High blood pressure, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Weight management and satiety
Part of Plant Used
Root
Root, Stem
Other Uses
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Can be made into a herbal tea, 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, Vegetable
Botanical Name
Cyperus Alternifolius
BETA vulgaris 'Golden Detroit'
Common Name
Umbrella Papyrus, Umbrella Sedge, Umbrella Palm, Umbrella Plant
Beet, Golden Detroit Beet
In Hindi
Umbrella Plant
चुकंदर
In German
Dach-Anlage
Rübe
In French
Parapluie Plante
betterave
In Spanish
Umbrella Plant
remolacha
In Greek
ομπρέλα φυτών
παντζάρι
In Portuguese
Planta do guarda-chuva
beterraba
In Polish
parasol roślin
buraczany
In Latin
O Planta
cui pendens sicula beta
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Streptophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Caryophyllidae
Family
Cyperaceae
Chenopodiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
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Season and Care of Umbrella Sedge and Golden Beet
Season and care of Umbrella Sedge and Golden Beet is important to know. While considering everything about Umbrella Sedge and Golden Beet Care, growing season is an essential factor. Umbrella Sedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Golden Beet season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Umbrella Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Golden Beet is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Umbrella Sedge is Acidic, Neutral and for Golden Beet is Neutral.
Umbrella Sedge and Golden Beet Physical Information
Umbrella Sedge and Golden Beet physical information is very important for comparison. Umbrella Sedge height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Golden Beet height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Umbrella Sedge and Golden Beet are as follows:
Umbrella Sedge flower color: Yellow green and Brown
Umbrella Sedge leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Golden Beet flower color: Red and Green
- Golden Beet leaf color: Yellow and Dark Green
Care of Umbrella Sedge and Golden Beet
Care of Umbrella Sedge and Golden Beet include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Umbrella Sedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Golden Beet pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Requires little pruning. In summer Umbrella Sedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Golden Beet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.