Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Shrubs, Trees
Sedge or Rush
Origin
Australia
Madagascar
Types
Eucalyptus absita, Eucalyptus acies, Eucalyptus calycogona
Cyperus involucratus, Cyperus albostriatus
Habitat
River side
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
8-11
Sunset Zone
5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 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
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Red, White
Yellow green, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Dark Green
Plant Season
Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Spring
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Water Deeply, Water twice a day in the initial period
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Canker, head rot, Mealybugs, Root rot
Red spider mite, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Itchiness, Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Cough, Fever, Joint pain, Pulmonary tuberculosis, Upset stomach
Antibacterial, Antifungal
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Root
Other Uses
Oil is used as an industrial solvent, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used in paper industry
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Eucalyptus
Cyperus Alternifolius
Common Name
Eucalyptus
Umbrella Papyrus, Umbrella Sedge, Umbrella Palm, Umbrella Plant
In Hindi
नीलगिरी
Umbrella Plant
In German
Eukalyptus
Dach-Anlage
In French
Eucalyptus
Parapluie Plante
In Spanish
Eucalipto
Umbrella Plant
In Greek
ευκάλυπτος
ομπρέλα φυτών
In Portuguese
Eucalipto
Planta do guarda-chuva
In Polish
Eukaliptus
parasol roślin
In Latin
Eucalyptus
O Planta
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Myrtaceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Eucalypteae
Cypereae
Subfamily
Myrtoideae
Cyperoideae
Properties of Eucalyptus and Umbrella Sedge
Wondering what are the properties of Eucalyptus and Umbrella Sedge? We provide you with everything About Eucalyptus and Umbrella Sedge. Eucalyptus doesn't have thorns and Umbrella Sedge doesn't have thorns. Also Eucalyptus does not have fragrant flowers. Eucalyptus has allergic reactions like Itchiness, Pain and fatigue and Respiratory problems and Umbrella Sedge has allergic reactions like Itchiness, Pain and fatigue 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 Eucalyptus and Umbrella Sedge and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Eucalyptus and Umbrella Sedge
Season and care of Eucalyptus and Umbrella Sedge is important to know. While considering everything about Eucalyptus and Umbrella Sedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eucalyptus season is Winter and Umbrella Sedge season is Winter. The type of soil for Eucalyptus is Well drained and for Umbrella Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Eucalyptus is Slightly Alkaline and for Umbrella Sedge is Acidic, Neutral.
Eucalyptus and Umbrella Sedge Physical Information
Eucalyptus and Umbrella Sedge physical information is very important for comparison. Eucalyptus height is 2.50 cm and width 32.81 cm whereas Umbrella Sedge height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Eucalyptus and Umbrella Sedge are as follows:
Eucalyptus flower color: Pink, Red and White
Eucalyptus leaf color: Dark Green
Umbrella Sedge flower color: Yellow green and Brown
- Umbrella Sedge leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Eucalyptus and Umbrella Sedge
Care of Eucalyptus and Umbrella Sedge include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eucalyptus pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally 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 Eucalyptus 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.