Life Span
Biennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Sedge or Rush
Origin
Europe, Asia
Madagascar
Types
-
Cyperus involucratus, Cyperus albostriatus
Habitat
Rocky areas, Semi desert, Subtropical climates
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
8-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple
Yellow green, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Subulate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Requires very little pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Red spider mite, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antibacterial, Antifungal
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Root
Other Uses
Dried heads are used in floristry, Used as Ornamental plant
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Wildflower
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
DIPSACUS fullonum
Cyperus Alternifolius
Common Name
Fuller's Teasel
Umbrella Papyrus, Umbrella Sedge, Umbrella Palm, Umbrella Plant
In Hindi
Fuller's Teasel
Umbrella Plant
In German
Fullers Karde
Dach-Anlage
In French
Cardère à foulon
Parapluie Plante
In Spanish
Cardo de Fuller
Umbrella Plant
In Greek
Νεράγκαθο του Fuller
ομπρέλα φυτών
In Portuguese
Carda de Fuller
Planta do guarda-chuva
In Polish
Fullera Oset
parasol roślin
In Latin
Teasel Fullonis
O Planta
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Dipsacaceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Dipsacoideae
Cyperoideae
Properties of Fuller's Teasel and Umbrella Sedge
Wondering what are the properties of Fuller's Teasel and Umbrella Sedge? We provide you with everything About Fuller's Teasel and Umbrella Sedge. Fuller's Teasel has thorns and Umbrella Sedge doesn't have thorns. Also Fuller's Teasel does not have fragrant flowers. Fuller's Teasel has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Umbrella Sedge has allergic reactions like Skin irritation. 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 Fuller's Teasel and Umbrella Sedge and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Fuller's Teasel and Umbrella Sedge
Season and care of Fuller's Teasel and Umbrella Sedge is important to know. While considering everything about Fuller's Teasel and Umbrella Sedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Fuller's Teasel season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Umbrella Sedge season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Fuller's Teasel is Clay, Loam and for Umbrella Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Fuller's Teasel is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Umbrella Sedge is Acidic, Neutral.
Fuller's Teasel and Umbrella Sedge Physical Information
Fuller's Teasel and Umbrella Sedge physical information is very important for comparison. Fuller's Teasel height is 150.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Umbrella Sedge height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Fuller's Teasel and Umbrella Sedge are as follows:
Fuller's Teasel flower color: Purple
Fuller's Teasel leaf color: Green
Umbrella Sedge flower color: Yellow green and Brown
- Umbrella Sedge leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Fuller's Teasel and Umbrella Sedge
Care of Fuller's Teasel and Umbrella Sedge include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Fuller's Teasel pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning and Umbrella Sedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Fuller's Teasel 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.