Arbutus

Umbrella Sedge

About Arbutus and Umbrella Sedge

Arbutus

Umbrella Sedge

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual and Perennial

Type

Tree

Sedge or Rush

Origin

Madagascar

Types

Cyperus involucratus, Cyperus albostriatus

Number of Varieties

1220

0 40000

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Habitat

All sorts of environments

Temperate Regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

7-98-11

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-6

12-7

Sunset Zone

8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 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

Twisted/Contorted

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

460.00 cm45.70 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

240.00 cm45.70 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White

Yellow green, Brown

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Red

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

Shape

Leaf Shape

Oval

Subulate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Slow

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Poorly Drained

Bloom Time

Spring, Late Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter

Early Summer, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Salt

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Budding, Seedlings, Stem Cutting

Cuttings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Average Water Needs

Average Water Needs

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Poorly Drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Cut leaves after fall, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Fungal Diseases, Rats, Red blotch

Red spider mite, Spider mites

Plant Tolerance

Dry soil, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

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

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Allergy

allergic conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes, Respiratory problems

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Beautiful Skin, Good for the Scalp, Moisturizing, Remove blemishes

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Absorbs greenhouse gases, Food for animals, Insect Repellent, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Acne, Dysentry, Nutritive, osteoporosis

Antibacterial, Antifungal

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Fruits, Leaves

Root

Other Uses

Animal Feed, Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel, Oil is used for aromatherapy

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Mixed Border

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

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Arbutus menziesii

Cyperus Alternifolius

Common Name

Arbutus

Umbrella Papyrus, Umbrella Sedge, Umbrella Palm, Umbrella Plant

In Hindi

सदाबहार

Umbrella Plant

In German

Erdbeerbaum

Dach-Anlage

In French

arbousier

Parapluie Plante

In Spanish

Arbitus

Umbrella Plant

In Greek

κουμαριά

ομπρέλα φυτών

In Portuguese

árbuto

Planta do guarda-chuva

In Polish

mącznik

parasol roślin

In Latin

arbutus

O Planta

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Liliopsida

Order

Ericales

Poales

Family

Ericaceae

Cyperaceae

Genus

Arbutus

Cyperus

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots

Tribe

Cypereae

Subfamily

Arbutoideae

Cyperoideae

Number of Species

8700

1 27800

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Properties of Arbutus and Umbrella Sedge

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

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Season and Care of Arbutus and Umbrella Sedge

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

Arbutus and Umbrella Sedge Physical Information

Arbutus and Umbrella Sedge physical information is very important for comparison. Arbutus height is 460.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Umbrella Sedge height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Arbutus and Umbrella Sedge are as follows:

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

Care of Arbutus and Umbrella Sedge

Care of Arbutus and Umbrella Sedge include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Arbutus pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, 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 Arbutus 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.