Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
California
Madagascar
Types
Blue Iceberg, Cannibal, Muller
Cyperus involucratus, Cyperus albostriatus
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
8-11
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 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
-
Yellow green, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray 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
Leaf Shape
Awl-Shaped
Subulate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires large amount of water
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
prune to control shape
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Grey mold, Root rot
Red spider mite, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Chickarees, Sapsuckers, White-headed woodpeckers
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antibacterial, Antifungal
Part of Plant Used
Wood
Root
Other Uses
Used for making fence posts, Used to make wood shingles
-
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
SEQUOIADENDRON giganteum
Cyperus Alternifolius
Common Name
Giant Sequoia
Umbrella Papyrus, Umbrella Sedge, Umbrella Palm, Umbrella Plant
In Hindi
Giant Sequoia
Umbrella Plant
In German
Giant Sequoia
Dach-Anlage
In French
Séquoia géant
Parapluie Plante
In Spanish
Secoya gigante
Umbrella Plant
In Greek
Giant Sequoia
ομπρέλα φυτών
In Portuguese
Sequoia gigante
Planta do guarda-chuva
In Polish
Giant Sequoia
parasol roślin
In Latin
Giant Sequoia
O Planta
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Cupressaceae
Cyperaceae
Genus
Sequoiadendron
Cyperus
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Senecioneae
Cypereae
Subfamily
Sequoioideae
Cyperoideae
Properties of Giant Sequoia and Umbrella Sedge
Wondering what are the properties of Giant Sequoia and Umbrella Sedge? We provide you with everything About Giant Sequoia and Umbrella Sedge. Giant Sequoia has thorns and Umbrella Sedge doesn't have thorns. Also Giant Sequoia does not have fragrant flowers. Giant Sequoia has allergic reactions like Eye irritation and Skin irritation and Umbrella Sedge has allergic reactions like Eye irritation and 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 Giant Sequoia and Umbrella Sedge and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Giant Sequoia and Umbrella Sedge
Season and care of Giant Sequoia and Umbrella Sedge is important to know. While considering everything about Giant Sequoia and Umbrella Sedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Giant Sequoia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Umbrella Sedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Giant Sequoia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Umbrella Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Giant Sequoia is Acidic, Neutral and for Umbrella Sedge is Acidic, Neutral.
Giant Sequoia and Umbrella Sedge Physical Information
Giant Sequoia and Umbrella Sedge physical information is very important for comparison. Giant Sequoia height is 2,440.00 cm and width 670.00 cm whereas Umbrella Sedge height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Giant Sequoia and Umbrella Sedge are as follows:
Giant Sequoia flower color:
Giant Sequoia leaf color: Gray Green
Umbrella Sedge flower color: Yellow green and Brown
- Umbrella Sedge leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Giant Sequoia and Umbrella Sedge
Care of Giant Sequoia and Umbrella Sedge include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Giant Sequoia pruning is done prune to control shape and Umbrella Sedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Giant Sequoia 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.