Life Span
Annual and Perennial
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Types
Cyperus involucratus, Cyperus albostriatus
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Habitat
Temperate Regions
Clay soil areas, Loamy soils, Sandy areas, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green, Brown
Green, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
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Red, Purple, Burgundy, Black
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Subulate
Palmate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Budding, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water frequently
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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
Do not prune during shooting season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Thinning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply N-P-K, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red spider mite, Spider mites
Birds, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antifungal
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Part of Plant Used
Root
Fruits
Other Uses
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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, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Cyperus Alternifolius
RIBES x culverwellii
Common Name
Umbrella Papyrus, Umbrella Sedge, Umbrella Palm, Umbrella Plant
Jostaberry
In Hindi
Umbrella Plant
Jostaberry
In German
Dach-Anlage
Jostaberry
In French
Parapluie Plante
casseille
In Spanish
Umbrella Plant
Jostaberry
In Greek
ομπρέλα φυτών
Jostaberry
In Portuguese
Planta do guarda-chuva
Jostaberry
In Polish
parasol roślin
Jostaberry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Equisetopsida
Order
Poales
Saxifragales
Family
Cyperaceae
Grossulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Umbrella Sedge and Jostaberry
Season and care of Umbrella Sedge and Jostaberry is important to know. While considering everything about Umbrella Sedge and Jostaberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Umbrella Sedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jostaberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Umbrella Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Jostaberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Umbrella Sedge is Acidic, Neutral and for Jostaberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Umbrella Sedge and Jostaberry Physical Information
Umbrella Sedge and Jostaberry physical information is very important for comparison. Umbrella Sedge height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Jostaberry height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Umbrella Sedge and Jostaberry are as follows:
Umbrella Sedge flower color: Yellow green and Brown
Umbrella Sedge leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Jostaberry flower color: Green and Purple
- Jostaberry leaf color: Green
Care of Umbrella Sedge and Jostaberry
Care of Umbrella Sedge and Jostaberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Umbrella Sedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Jostaberry pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Thinning. In summer Umbrella Sedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jostaberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.