Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Sedge or Rush
Origin
Argentina
Madagascar
Types
Cylindropuntia spp.
Cyperus involucratus, Cyperus albostriatus
Habitat
Sandy areas, Terrestrial
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
8-11
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 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
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Yellow green, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Olive
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Olive
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Subulate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Requires regular watering
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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 blotch
Red spider mite, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Erythema, Swelling
-
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Gastrointestinal disorders, Urinary tract problems
Antibacterial, Antifungal
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Root
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
-
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
TEPHROCACTUS articulatus
Cyperus Alternifolius
Common Name
Cholla
Umbrella Papyrus, Umbrella Sedge, Umbrella Palm, Umbrella Plant
In Hindi
Cholla संयंत्र
Umbrella Plant
In German
Cholla Pflanzen
Dach-Anlage
In French
usine de Cholla
Parapluie Plante
In Spanish
planta de Cholla
Umbrella Plant
In Greek
Cholla φυτών
ομπρέλα φυτών
In Portuguese
planta Salão
Planta do guarda-chuva
In Polish
roślin Hall
parasol roślin
In Latin
plant Hall
O Planta
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Poales
Family
Cactaceae
Cyperaceae
Genus
Tephrocactus
Cyperus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Cylindropuntieae
Cypereae
Subfamily
Opuntioideae
Cyperoideae
Season and Care of Cholla and Umbrella Sedge
Season and care of Cholla and Umbrella Sedge is important to know. While considering everything about Cholla and Umbrella Sedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cholla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Umbrella Sedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cholla is Loam, Sand and for Umbrella Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cholla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Umbrella Sedge is Acidic, Neutral.
Cholla and Umbrella Sedge Physical Information
Cholla and Umbrella Sedge physical information is very important for comparison. Cholla height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Umbrella Sedge height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Cholla and Umbrella Sedge are as follows:
Cholla flower color: White and Light Pink
Cholla leaf color: Green and Olive
Umbrella Sedge flower color: Yellow green and Brown
- Umbrella Sedge leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Cholla and Umbrella Sedge
Care of Cholla and Umbrella Sedge include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cholla 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 Cholla 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.