American Aloe

Umbrella Sedge

About American Aloe and Umbrella Sedge

American Aloe

Umbrella Sedge

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual and Perennial

Type

Cactus or Succulent

Sedge or Rush

Origin

Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States

Madagascar

Types

Cyperus involucratus, Cyperus albostriatus

Number of Varieties

420

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Habitat

Desert, Hardwood forests, Hillside, Humid climates, Rocky Ridges, wastelands

Temperate Regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

6-118-11

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AHS Heat Zone

11-5

12-7

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

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

Habit

Rosette/Stemless

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

30.50 cm45.70 cm

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Minimum Width

35.60 cm45.70 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Light Green, Gray Green

Yellow green, Brown

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Tan

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Dark Green

Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Long linear and narrow

Subulate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Poorly Drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer

Early Summer, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Cuttings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Does not require lot of watering

Average Water Needs

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Poorly Drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Red spider mite, Spider mites

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

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

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Bold

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Allergy

Skin irritation

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders

Antibacterial, Antifungal

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Sap, Seeds, Stem

Root

Other Uses

Pulp can be used to make rope place mats and other goods, Used in making beverages

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower

Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

MANFREDA virginica

Cyperus Alternifolius

Common Name

Century plant Maguey American aloe

Umbrella Papyrus, Umbrella Sedge, Umbrella Palm, Umbrella Plant

In Hindi

अमेरिकी मुसब्बर

Umbrella Plant

In German

amerikanischen Aloe

Dach-Anlage

In French

américaine Aloe

Parapluie Plante

In Spanish

Americana Aloe

Umbrella Plant

In Greek

Αμερικανός Αλόη

ομπρέλα φυτών

In Portuguese

americano Aloe

Planta do guarda-chuva

In Polish

Amerykański Aloe

parasol roślin

In Latin

American Aloe

O Planta

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Liliopsida

Order

Asparagales

Poales

Family

Agavaceae

Cyperaceae

Genus

Agave

Cyperus

Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots

Tribe

Cypereae

Subfamily

Agavoideae

Cyperoideae

Number of Species

199700

1 27800

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Properties of American Aloe and Umbrella Sedge

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

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Season and Care of American Aloe and Umbrella Sedge

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

American Aloe and Umbrella Sedge Physical Information

American Aloe and Umbrella Sedge physical information is very important for comparison. American Aloe height is 30.50 cm and width 35.60 cm whereas Umbrella Sedge height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of American Aloe and Umbrella Sedge are as follows:

American Aloe flower color: Light Green and Gray Green
American Aloe leaf color: Green
Umbrella Sedge flower color: Yellow green and Brown
Umbrella Sedge leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of American Aloe and Umbrella Sedge

Care of American Aloe and Umbrella Sedge include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. American Aloe pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Umbrella Sedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer American Aloe 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.