Umbrella Sedge

Satsuma

About Umbrella Sedge and Satsuma

Umbrella Sedge

Satsuma

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What is

Life Span

Annual and Perennial

Annual

Type

Sedge or Rush

Fruit

Origin

Madagascar

China, Japan

Types

Cyperus involucratus, Cyperus albostriatus

Number of Varieties

206

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Habitat

Temperate Regions

Subtropical climates

USDA Hardiness Zone

8-118-11

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-7

10-8

Sunset Zone

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

Habit

Clump-Forming

Spreading

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

45.70 cm300.00 cm

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Minimum Width

45.70 cm180.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow green, Brown

White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green, Orange, Orange Red

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Subulate

Acicular

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Poorly Drained

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Summer, Summer

Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Cuttings

Budding, Grafting, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs

Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Medium

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Poorly Drained

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Apply N-P-K, Fertilize the first year

Pests and Diseases

Red spider mite, Spider mites

Anthracnose, Aphids, Black root rot, Brown Rot, Mushroom root rot

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Showy

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

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Birds, Butterflies

Allergy

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin and hair

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Agroforestry, Food for birds

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antibacterial, Antifungal

Bone strength, Kidney Stones, osteoporosis, Stomach Cancer, Vitamin C

Part of Plant Used

Root

Fruits

Other Uses

Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant

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, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Cyperus Alternifolius

CITRUS unshiu

Common Name

Umbrella Papyrus, Umbrella Sedge, Umbrella Palm, Umbrella Plant

Satsuma, unshu mikan, cold hardy mandarin

In Hindi

Umbrella Plant

satsuma

In German

Dach-Anlage

satsuma

In French

Parapluie Plante

satsuma

In Spanish

Umbrella Plant

satsuma

In Greek

ομπρέλα φυτών

satsuma

In Portuguese

Planta do guarda-chuva

satsuma

In Polish

parasol roślin

Satsuma

In Latin

O Planta

Satsuma

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Liliopsida

Magnoliopsida

Order

Poales

Sapindales

Family

Cyperaceae

Rutaceae

Genus

Cyperus

Citrus

Clade

Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Cypereae

Citreae

Subfamily

Cyperoideae

Citroideae

Number of Species

70016

1 27800

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Properties of Umbrella Sedge and Satsuma

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

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Season and Care of Umbrella Sedge and Satsuma

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

Umbrella Sedge and Satsuma Physical Information

Umbrella Sedge and Satsuma physical information is very important for comparison. Umbrella Sedge height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Satsuma height is 300.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Umbrella Sedge and Satsuma are as follows:

Umbrella Sedge flower color: Yellow green and Brown
Umbrella Sedge leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Satsuma flower color: White
Satsuma leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Umbrella Sedge and Satsuma

Care of Umbrella Sedge and Satsuma include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Umbrella Sedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Satsuma pruning is done Remove branches, 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 Satsuma needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.