Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Sedge or Rush
Types
Aechmea caudata
Aechmea covata
Aechmea orlandiana
Aechmea recurvata
Aechmea 'Suenos'
Aechmea winkleri
Cyperus involucratus, Cyperus albostriatus
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Rocky areas
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
8-11
Sunset Zone
-
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
-
Yellow green, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
-
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
-
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
-
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
-
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is dry
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
-
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
-
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
-
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Requires little pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red spider mite, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Attracts
-
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antibacterial, Antifungal
Part of Plant Used
-
Root
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
AECHMEA pabstii
Cyperus Alternifolius
Common Name
Aechmea, Bromeliad
Umbrella Papyrus, Umbrella Sedge, Umbrella Palm, Umbrella Plant
In Hindi
Aechmea
Umbrella Plant
In German
Aechmea
Dach-Anlage
In French
Aechmea
Parapluie Plante
In Spanish
Aechmea
Umbrella Plant
In Greek
Αιχμέα
ομπρέλα φυτών
In Portuguese
Aechmea
Planta do guarda-chuva
In Polish
Aechmea
parasol roślin
In Latin
Aechmea
O Planta
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Bromeliaceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Bromelieae
Cypereae
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
Cyperoideae
Properties of Aechmea and Umbrella Sedge
Wondering what are the properties of Aechmea and Umbrella Sedge? We provide you with everything About Aechmea and Umbrella Sedge. Aechmea doesn't have thorns and Umbrella Sedge doesn't have thorns. Also Aechmea does not have fragrant flowers. Aechmea has allergic reactions like Dermititis and Umbrella Sedge has allergic reactions like Dermititis. 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 Aechmea and Umbrella Sedge and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Aechmea and Umbrella Sedge
Season and care of Aechmea and Umbrella Sedge is important to know. While considering everything about Aechmea and Umbrella Sedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Aechmea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Umbrella Sedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Aechmea is and for Umbrella Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Aechmea is and for Umbrella Sedge is Acidic, Neutral.
Aechmea and Umbrella Sedge Physical Information
Aechmea and Umbrella Sedge physical information is very important for comparison. Aechmea height is 20.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Umbrella Sedge height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Aechmea and Umbrella Sedge are as follows:
Care of Aechmea and Umbrella Sedge
Care of Aechmea and Umbrella Sedge include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Aechmea pruning is done Requires little pruning and Umbrella Sedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Aechmea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Umbrella Sedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.