Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Type
Sedge or Rush
Vegetable
Origin
Madagascar
Mexico, Central America
Types
Cyperus involucratus, Cyperus albostriatus
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Habitat
Temperate Regions
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
9-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Yellow green, Brown
White, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Subulate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Moderate
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red spider mite, Spider mites
Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Butterflies, Mice
Allergy
-
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Improve skin tone
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Soil protection
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antifungal
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
Part of Plant Used
Root
Bulbs, Root
Other Uses
-
Used As Food
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, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
Cyperus Alternifolius
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
Common Name
Umbrella Papyrus, Umbrella Sedge, Umbrella Palm, Umbrella Plant
Mexican Yam bean
In Hindi
Umbrella Plant
Pachyrhizus erosus
In German
Dach-Anlage
Yambohne
In French
Parapluie Plante
Kłębian kątowaty
In Spanish
Umbrella Plant
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Greek
ομπρέλα φυτών
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Portuguese
Planta do guarda-chuva
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Polish
parasol roślin
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Latin
O Planta
Pachyrhizus erosus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Liliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Family
Cyperaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Cyperus
Pachyrhizus
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms
Properties of Umbrella Sedge and Jicama
Wondering what are the properties of Umbrella Sedge and Jicama? We provide you with everything About Umbrella Sedge and Jicama. Umbrella Sedge doesn't have thorns and Jicama doesn't have thorns. Also Umbrella Sedge does not have fragrant flowers. Umbrella Sedge has allergic reactions like and Jicama 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 Jicama and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Umbrella Sedge and Jicama
Season and care of Umbrella Sedge and Jicama is important to know. While considering everything about Umbrella Sedge and Jicama Care, growing season is an essential factor. Umbrella Sedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jicama season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Umbrella Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Jicama is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Umbrella Sedge is Acidic, Neutral and for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral.
Umbrella Sedge and Jicama Physical Information
Umbrella Sedge and Jicama physical information is very important for comparison. Umbrella Sedge height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Umbrella Sedge and Jicama are as follows:
Umbrella Sedge flower color: Yellow green and Brown
Umbrella Sedge leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Jicama flower color: White and Lavender
- Jicama leaf color: Green
Care of Umbrella Sedge and Jicama
Care of Umbrella Sedge and Jicama include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Umbrella Sedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Jicama pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Umbrella Sedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jicama needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate.