Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Sedge or Rush
Types
-
Cyperus involucratus, Cyperus albostriatus
Habitat
Rocky areas, Well Drained
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
8-11
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Brown
Yellow green, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Subulate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, 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
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
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 branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red spider mite, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Mixed Border
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antibacterial, Antifungal
Part of Plant Used
-
Root
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
ECHINOCACTUS grusonii
Cyperus Alternifolius
Common Name
golden barrel cactus
golden ball
mother-in-law's cushion
Umbrella Papyrus, Umbrella Sedge, Umbrella Palm, Umbrella Plant
In Hindi
Golden ball
Umbrella Plant
In German
goldene Kugel
Dach-Anlage
In French
boule d'or
Parapluie Plante
In Spanish
bola de oro
Umbrella Plant
In Greek
χρυσή μπάλα
ομπρέλα φυτών
In Portuguese
bola de ouro
Planta do guarda-chuva
In Polish
Złota piłka
parasol roślin
In Latin
Aurea Ball
O Planta
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Poales
Family
Cactaceae
Cyperaceae
Genus
Echinocactus
Cyperus
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Cactaceae
Cyperoideae
Properties of Golden Ball and Umbrella Sedge
Wondering what are the properties of Golden Ball and Umbrella Sedge? We provide you with everything About Golden Ball and Umbrella Sedge. Golden Ball has thorns and Umbrella Sedge doesn't have thorns. Also Golden Ball does not have fragrant flowers. Golden Ball has allergic reactions like and Umbrella Sedge has allergic reactions like . 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 Golden Ball and Umbrella Sedge and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Golden Ball and Umbrella Sedge
Season and care of Golden Ball and Umbrella Sedge is important to know. While considering everything about Golden Ball and Umbrella Sedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Golden Ball season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Umbrella Sedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Golden Ball is Loam, Sand and for Umbrella Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Golden Ball is Neutral and for Umbrella Sedge is Acidic, Neutral.
Golden Ball and Umbrella Sedge Physical Information
Golden Ball and Umbrella Sedge physical information is very important for comparison. Golden Ball height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Umbrella Sedge height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Golden Ball and Umbrella Sedge are as follows:
Care of Golden Ball and Umbrella Sedge
Care of Golden Ball and Umbrella Sedge include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Golden Ball pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Umbrella Sedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Golden Ball 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.