Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Palm or Cycad
Sedge or Rush
Origin
South Africa
Madagascar
Types
Encephalartos lebomboensis
Cyperus involucratus, Cyperus albostriatus
Habitat
Upland savannas
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
8-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
-
Yellow green, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Orange, Orange Red
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Subulate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Fast
Type of Soil
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
Light Frost
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
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
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Partial 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
Cycad weevils, Root Pathogen
Red spider mite, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Light Frost
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
pollinators
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antibacterial, Antifungal
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Pine
Root
Other Uses
Traditional medicine
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Encephalartos lebomboensis
Cyperus Alternifolius
Common Name
Lebombo Cycad
Umbrella Papyrus, Umbrella Sedge, Umbrella Palm, Umbrella Plant
In Hindi
Lebombo Cycad
Umbrella Plant
In German
Lebombo Palmfarn
Dach-Anlage
In French
Lebombo Cycad
Parapluie Plante
In Spanish
Lebombo cícadas
Umbrella Plant
In Greek
Lebombo Cycad
ομπρέλα φυτών
In Portuguese
Lebombo Cycad
Planta do guarda-chuva
In Polish
Lebombo Cycad
parasol roślin
In Latin
Lebombo Cycad
O Planta
Phylum
Cycadophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Cycadopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Cycadaceae
Cyperaceae
Genus
Encephalartos
Cyperus
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Properties of Lebombo Cycad and Umbrella Sedge
Wondering what are the properties of Lebombo Cycad and Umbrella Sedge? We provide you with everything About Lebombo Cycad and Umbrella Sedge. Lebombo Cycad has thorns and Umbrella Sedge doesn't have thorns. Also Lebombo Cycad does not have fragrant flowers. Lebombo Cycad 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 Lebombo Cycad and Umbrella Sedge and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Lebombo Cycad and Umbrella Sedge
Season and care of Lebombo Cycad and Umbrella Sedge is important to know. While considering everything about Lebombo Cycad and Umbrella Sedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lebombo Cycad season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Umbrella Sedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lebombo Cycad is Loam, Sand and for Umbrella Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lebombo Cycad is Acidic, Neutral and for Umbrella Sedge is Acidic, Neutral.
Lebombo Cycad and Umbrella Sedge Physical Information
Lebombo Cycad and Umbrella Sedge physical information is very important for comparison. Lebombo Cycad height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Umbrella Sedge height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Lebombo Cycad and Umbrella Sedge are as follows:
Lebombo Cycad flower color:
Lebombo Cycad leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Umbrella Sedge flower color: Yellow green and Brown
- Umbrella Sedge leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Lebombo Cycad and Umbrella Sedge
Care of Lebombo Cycad and Umbrella Sedge include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lebombo Cycad 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 Lebombo Cycad 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.