Umbrella Sedge

Papaya

About Umbrella Sedge and Papaya

Umbrella Sedge

Papaya

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What is

Life Span

Annual and Perennial

Type

Sedge or Rush

Fruit

Origin

Madagascar

Mexico, Central America

Types

Cyperus involucratus, Cyperus albostriatus

Male Papaya Tree, Female Papaya Tree, hermaphrodite Tree

Number of Varieties

2020

0 40000

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Habitat

Temperate Regions

tropical environments, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

8-1110-15

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-7

12-10

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

H1, H2, 21, 23, 24

Habit

Clump-Forming

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

45.70 cm457.20 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

45.70 cm7.62 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow green, Brown

Ivory

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green, Orange, Light Yellow

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Subulate

Irregular

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Fast

Very Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand, Well drained

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Poorly Drained

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Summer, Summer

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Cuttings

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Requires watering in the growing season

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

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, Partial shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove shoots, Remove short branches, Remove short twigs, Requires little pruning

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

14-14-14 Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red spider mite, Spider mites

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Bold

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Ants, Bees, Hummingbirds

Allergy

Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Itchy eyes, Red eyes, Runny nose, sneezing, Sore eyes, Swelling, Watery eyes, wheezing

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin, Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Making cosmetics

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antibacterial, Antifungal

Asthma, Bone strength, Cancer, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Heart problems, Inflammation, Skin Disorders

Part of Plant Used

Root

Fruits, Seeds

Other Uses

Cosmetics, Making Shampoo, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties

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, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Cyperus Alternifolius

CARICA papaya

Common Name

Umbrella Papyrus, Umbrella Sedge, Umbrella Palm, Umbrella Plant

Papaya

In Hindi

Umbrella Plant

पपीता

In German

Dach-Anlage

Papaya

In French

Parapluie Plante

Papaye

In Spanish

Umbrella Plant

Papaya

In Greek

ομπρέλα φυτών

Παπάγια

In Portuguese

Planta do guarda-chuva

Mamão

In Polish

parasol roślin

Papaja

In Latin

O Planta

Papaya

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Liliopsida

Magnoliopsida

Order

Poales

Brassicales

Family

Cyperaceae

Caricaceae

Genus

Cyperus

Carica

Clade

Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Cypereae

Subfamily

Cyperoideae

Number of Species

70030

1 27800

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Properties of Umbrella Sedge and Papaya

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

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Season and Care of Umbrella Sedge and Papaya

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

Umbrella Sedge and Papaya Physical Information

Umbrella Sedge and Papaya physical information is very important for comparison. Umbrella Sedge height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Papaya height is 457.20 cm and width 7.62 cm. The color specification of Umbrella Sedge and Papaya are as follows:

Umbrella Sedge flower color: Yellow green and Brown
Umbrella Sedge leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Papaya flower color: Ivory
Papaya leaf color: Dark Green

Care of Umbrella Sedge and Papaya

Care of Umbrella Sedge and Papaya include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Umbrella Sedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Papaya pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove shoots, Remove short branches, Remove short twigs and Requires little pruning. In summer Umbrella Sedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Papaya needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.