Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual
Type
Sedge or Rush
Vegetable
Types
Cyperus involucratus, Cyperus albostriatus
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Habitat
Temperate Regions
Cold Regions, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
Yellow green, Brown
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
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Red, Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
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Leaf Shape
Subulate
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very 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
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Requires regular watering
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
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 branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red spider mite, Spider mites
Aphids, Bacterial fruit blotch, Cabbage looper, Cucumber mosaic, Cutworms, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antifungal
Nutrients, Vitamin C
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, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
Cyperus Alternifolius
CITRULLUS lanatus 'Jubilee'
Common Name
Umbrella Papyrus, Umbrella Sedge, Umbrella Palm, Umbrella Plant
Jubilee Watermelon, Watermelon
In Hindi
Umbrella Plant
तरबूज
In German
Dach-Anlage
Jubilee Wassermelone
In French
Parapluie Plante
Jubilé Watermelon
In Spanish
Umbrella Plant
Jubileo de la sandía
In Greek
ομπρέλα φυτών
Jubilee Καρπούζι
In Portuguese
Planta do guarda-chuva
Jubileu da melancia
In Polish
parasol roślin
Jubileusz Watermelon
In Latin
O Planta
Iubilaeum PEPO
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Umbrella Sedge and Jubilee Watermelon
Season and care of Umbrella Sedge and Jubilee Watermelon is important to know. While considering everything about Umbrella Sedge and Jubilee Watermelon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Umbrella Sedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jubilee Watermelon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Umbrella Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Jubilee Watermelon is Loam while the PH of soil for Umbrella Sedge is Acidic, Neutral and for Jubilee Watermelon is Neutral.
Umbrella Sedge and Jubilee Watermelon Physical Information
Umbrella Sedge and Jubilee Watermelon physical information is very important for comparison. Umbrella Sedge height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Jubilee Watermelon height is 15.20 cm and width 371.00 cm. The color specification of Umbrella Sedge and Jubilee Watermelon are as follows:
Umbrella Sedge flower color: Yellow green and Brown
Umbrella Sedge leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Jubilee Watermelon flower color: Yellow
- Jubilee Watermelon leaf color:
Care of Umbrella Sedge and Jubilee Watermelon
Care of Umbrella Sedge and Jubilee Watermelon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Umbrella Sedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Jubilee Watermelon 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 Jubilee Watermelon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.