Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Sedge or Rush
Origin
South America, Brazil
Madagascar
Types
Cactus
Cyperus involucratus, Cyperus albostriatus
Habitat
Rocky areas, Terrestrial, Tropical regions
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
8-11
Sunset Zone
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red, Magenta, Crimson
Yellow green, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Pale Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Subulate
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Heat And Humidity, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
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 leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Diseases, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Red spider mite, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Heat And Humidity, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
breathing problems
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antibacterial, Antifungal
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Root
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
-
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Hatiora gaertneri
Cyperus Alternifolius
Common Name
Whitsun cactus
Umbrella Papyrus, Umbrella Sedge, Umbrella Palm, Umbrella Plant
In Hindi
ईस्टर कैक्टस
Umbrella Plant
In German
Osterkaktus
Dach-Anlage
In French
cactus de Pâques
Parapluie Plante
In Spanish
cactus de Pascua
Umbrella Plant
In Greek
Πάσχα κάκτος
ομπρέλα φυτών
In Portuguese
cacto Páscoa
Planta do guarda-chuva
In Polish
Wielkanocny kaktus
parasol roślin
In Latin
Pascha Cactus
O Planta
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Poales
Family
Cactaceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Rhipsalideae
Cypereae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Cyperoideae
Season and Care of Easter cactus and Umbrella Sedge
Season and care of Easter cactus and Umbrella Sedge is important to know. While considering everything about Easter cactus and Umbrella Sedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Easter cactus season is Spring and Winter and Umbrella Sedge season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Easter cactus is Loam, Sand and for Umbrella Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Easter cactus is Neutral and for Umbrella Sedge is Acidic, Neutral.
Easter cactus and Umbrella Sedge Physical Information
Easter cactus and Umbrella Sedge physical information is very important for comparison. Easter cactus height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Umbrella Sedge height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Easter cactus and Umbrella Sedge are as follows:
Easter cactus flower color: Red, Magenta and Crimson
Easter cactus leaf color: Pale Green
Umbrella Sedge flower color: Yellow green and Brown
- Umbrella Sedge leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Easter cactus and Umbrella Sedge
Care of Easter cactus and Umbrella Sedge include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Easter cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Umbrella Sedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Easter cactus needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Umbrella Sedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.