Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual
Type
Sedge or Rush
Vegetable
Origin
Madagascar
Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Types
Cyperus involucratus, Cyperus albostriatus
Green Tomatillo, Purple Tomatillo
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
6-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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/Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green, Brown
Yellow, Sandy Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Purple, Yellow green
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
-
Leaf Shape
Subulate
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
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 all suckers, Remove wet foliage
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red spider mite, Spider mites
Fungal Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds, Flea beetles
Allergy
-
Arthritis, Inflammation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antifungal
Cancer, Diabetes, Energy, Opthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Root
Fruits
Other Uses
-
Used for making green salsas and chilli sauce, Used in salads
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, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
Cyperus Alternifolius
PHYSALIS philadelphica
Common Name
Umbrella Papyrus, Umbrella Sedge, Umbrella Palm, Umbrella Plant
Green Tomato, Mexican Groundcherry, Tomatillo
In Hindi
Umbrella Plant
Tomatillos
In German
Dach-Anlage
Tomatillos
In French
Parapluie Plante
Tomatilles
In Spanish
Umbrella Plant
Tomatillos
In Greek
ομπρέλα φυτών
Tomatillos
In Portuguese
Planta do guarda-chuva
Tomatillos
In Polish
parasol roślin
Tomatillos
In Latin
O Planta
Tomatillos
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Cyperoideae
Solanoideae
Season and Care of Umbrella Sedge and Tomatillo
Season and care of Umbrella Sedge and Tomatillo is important to know. While considering everything about Umbrella Sedge and Tomatillo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Umbrella Sedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tomatillo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Umbrella Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tomatillo is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Umbrella Sedge is Acidic, Neutral and for Tomatillo is Neutral.
Umbrella Sedge and Tomatillo Physical Information
Umbrella Sedge and Tomatillo physical information is very important for comparison. Umbrella Sedge height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Tomatillo height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Umbrella Sedge and Tomatillo are as follows:
Umbrella Sedge flower color: Yellow green and Brown
Umbrella Sedge leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Tomatillo flower color: Yellow and Sandy Brown
- Tomatillo leaf color: Green
Care of Umbrella Sedge and Tomatillo
Care of Umbrella Sedge and Tomatillo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Umbrella Sedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tomatillo pruning is done Remove all suckers and Remove wet foliage. In summer Umbrella Sedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tomatillo needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.