Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Eastern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia, Australia
Madagascar
Types
Mareer, Manjak
Cyperus involucratus, Cyperus albostriatus
Habitat
Saline Soils, Sandy areas
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
8-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
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
White, Yellow, Gold, Orange Red
Yellow green, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Chocolate
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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
Green
Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
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, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Remove damaged leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Root rot, Snails
Red spider mite, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought and Salt
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Dizziness, Throat itching, Vomiting
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Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, used as a dye
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Environmental Uses
Absorbs greenhouse gases, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Aging, Hair Loss
Antibacterial, Antifungal
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Root
Other Uses
Making Shampoo, Showy Purposes, Used as Biofuel, Used as Ornamental plant
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
CORDIA subcordata
Cyperus Alternifolius
Common Name
Beach Cordia, Island Walnut, Kou, Sea Trumpet
Umbrella Papyrus, Umbrella Sedge, Umbrella Palm, Umbrella Plant
In Hindi
Cordia subcordata
Umbrella Plant
In German
Cordia subcordata
Dach-Anlage
In French
Cordia subcordata
Parapluie Plante
In Spanish
Cordia subcordata
Umbrella Plant
In Greek
Cordia subcordata
ομπρέλα φυτών
In Portuguese
Cordia subcordata
Planta do guarda-chuva
In Polish
Cordia subcordata
parasol roślin
In Latin
Cordia subcordata
O Planta
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Boraginaceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Properties of Kou and Umbrella Sedge
Wondering what are the properties of Kou and Umbrella Sedge? We provide you with everything About Kou and Umbrella Sedge. Kou doesn't have thorns and Umbrella Sedge doesn't have thorns. Also Kou does not have fragrant flowers. Kou has allergic reactions like Dizziness, Throat itching and Vomiting and Umbrella Sedge has allergic reactions like Dizziness, Throat itching and Vomiting. 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 Kou and Umbrella Sedge and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Kou and Umbrella Sedge
Season and care of Kou and Umbrella Sedge is important to know. While considering everything about Kou and Umbrella Sedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kou season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Umbrella Sedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kou is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Umbrella Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kou is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Umbrella Sedge is Acidic, Neutral.
Kou and Umbrella Sedge Physical Information
Kou and Umbrella Sedge physical information is very important for comparison. Kou height is 760.00 cm and width 670.00 cm whereas Umbrella Sedge height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Kou and Umbrella Sedge are as follows:
Kou flower color: White, Yellow, Gold and Orange Red
Kou leaf color: Green
Umbrella Sedge flower color: Yellow green and Brown
- Umbrella Sedge leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Kou and Umbrella Sedge
Care of Kou and Umbrella Sedge include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kou pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness and Remove damaged leaves and Umbrella Sedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Kou 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.