Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Sedge or Rush
Origin
South America, Southeastern Asia, Australia, New Zealand
Madagascar
Types
Cabbage palm, Good luck plant, Ti plant
Cyperus involucratus, Cyperus albostriatus
Habitat
Dry and Young forest Heaths, Forest edges, Tropical rainforest
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
8-11
Sunset Zone
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
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Pink
Yellow green, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Red, Blue, Green
-
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Burgundy
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long Elliptic
Subulate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
-
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
-
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Cold climate
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Stem Planting
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Never Over-water, 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, 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
Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, In Late summer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Red blotch
Red spider mite, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Attracts
-
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Menstrual Disorders, Stomach pain, tuberculosis
Antibacterial, Antifungal
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Root
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Tropical
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
CORDYLINE
Cyperus Alternifolius
Common Name
Cordyline
Umbrella Papyrus, Umbrella Sedge, Umbrella Palm, Umbrella Plant
In Hindi
Cordyline
Umbrella Plant
In German
Cordyline
Dach-Anlage
In French
cordyline
Parapluie Plante
In Spanish
cordyline
Umbrella Plant
In Greek
Cordyline
ομπρέλα φυτών
In Portuguese
Cordyline
Planta do guarda-chuva
In Polish
Cordyline
parasol roślin
In Latin
Cordyline
O Planta
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Lomandroideae
Cyperoideae
Season and Care of Cordyline and Umbrella Sedge
Season and care of Cordyline and Umbrella Sedge is important to know. While considering everything about Cordyline and Umbrella Sedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cordyline season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Umbrella Sedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cordyline is and for Umbrella Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cordyline is and for Umbrella Sedge is Acidic, Neutral.
Cordyline and Umbrella Sedge Physical Information
Cordyline and Umbrella Sedge physical information is very important for comparison. Cordyline height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Umbrella Sedge height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Cordyline and Umbrella Sedge are as follows:
Care of Cordyline and Umbrella Sedge
Care of Cordyline and Umbrella Sedge include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cordyline pruning is done Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Umbrella Sedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Cordyline 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.