Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Sedge or Rush
Vegetable
Origin
Madagascar
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Cyperus involucratus, Cyperus albostriatus
Habanero, sweet and chilli paper, Jalapeno, Cayenne pepper
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Warm and moist climatic conditions, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 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
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green, Brown
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Pale Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Black
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Subulate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
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
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Requires regular watering, Water frequently while growing
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
Pests and Diseases
Red spider mite, Spider mites
Beetles, Cutworms, Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Beetles, Bugs, Cutworms, Insects
Allergy
-
allergic reaction, Anaphylaxis, Eczema, gastro-intestinal problems, Mouth itching, Nose Irritation, Oral Allergy, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing, Tingly mouth
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antifungal
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, Low calories, Soothing and relieving pain, ß-carotene, Vitamin C, Vitamin E
Part of Plant Used
Root
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
Cyperus Alternifolius
CAPSICUM annuum 'Better Belle Hybrid Improved'( Grossum Group)
Common Name
Umbrella Papyrus, Umbrella Sedge, Umbrella Palm, Umbrella Plant
Bell Pepper, Sweet Pepper
In Hindi
Umbrella Plant
Shimla mirch
In German
Dach-Anlage
Paprika
In French
Parapluie Plante
Capsicum
In Spanish
Umbrella Plant
Capsicum
In Greek
ομπρέλα φυτών
γλυκό πιπέρι
In Portuguese
Planta do guarda-chuva
Capsicum
In Polish
parasol roślin
Papryka
In Latin
O Planta
Capsicum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Cyperoideae
Solanoideae
Season and Care of Umbrella Sedge and Sweet Pepper
Season and care of Umbrella Sedge and Sweet Pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Umbrella Sedge and Sweet Pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Umbrella Sedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sweet Pepper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Umbrella Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sweet Pepper is Loam while the PH of soil for Umbrella Sedge is Acidic, Neutral and for Sweet Pepper is Neutral.
Umbrella Sedge and Sweet Pepper Physical Information
Umbrella Sedge and Sweet Pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Umbrella Sedge height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Sweet Pepper height is 60.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Umbrella Sedge and Sweet Pepper are as follows:
Umbrella Sedge flower color: Yellow green and Brown
Umbrella Sedge leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Sweet Pepper flower color: White
- Sweet Pepper leaf color: Pale Green
Care of Umbrella Sedge and Sweet Pepper
Care of Umbrella Sedge and Sweet Pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Umbrella Sedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sweet Pepper 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 Sweet Pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.