Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Sedge or Rush
Origin
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Madagascar
Types
buttercup
Cyperus involucratus, Cyperus albostriatus
Habitat
meadows, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
8-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Green
Yellow green, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Subulate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, reseeds
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Attracts
Ants, Insects
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antirheumatic, Astringent, Vitamin C
Antibacterial, Antifungal
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Root
Used As Indoor Plant
-
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Wildflower
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Ranunculus ficaria
Cyperus Alternifolius
Common Name
Figwort, Lesser Celandine
Umbrella Papyrus, Umbrella Sedge, Umbrella Palm, Umbrella Plant
In Hindi
Lesser Celandine
Umbrella Plant
In German
Scharbockskraut
Dach-Anlage
In French
Ficaire
Parapluie Plante
In Spanish
celidonia menor
Umbrella Plant
In Greek
Lesser Celandine
ομπρέλα φυτών
In Portuguese
Lesser Celandine
Planta do guarda-chuva
In Polish
Ziarnopłon wiosenny
parasol roślin
In Latin
Pavasara mazpurenīte
O Planta
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Poales
Family
Ranunculaceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Properties of Lesser Celandine and Umbrella Sedge
Wondering what are the properties of Lesser Celandine and Umbrella Sedge? We provide you with everything About Lesser Celandine and Umbrella Sedge. Lesser Celandine doesn't have thorns and Umbrella Sedge doesn't have thorns. Also Lesser Celandine does not have fragrant flowers. Lesser Celandine 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 Lesser Celandine and Umbrella Sedge and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Lesser Celandine and Umbrella Sedge
Season and care of Lesser Celandine and Umbrella Sedge is important to know. While considering everything about Lesser Celandine and Umbrella Sedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lesser Celandine season is Spring and Umbrella Sedge season is Spring. The type of soil for Lesser Celandine is Loam, Sand and for Umbrella Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lesser Celandine is Acidic, Neutral and for Umbrella Sedge is Acidic, Neutral.
Lesser Celandine and Umbrella Sedge Physical Information
Lesser Celandine and Umbrella Sedge physical information is very important for comparison. Lesser Celandine height is 5.10 cm and width 10.20 cm whereas Umbrella Sedge height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Lesser Celandine and Umbrella Sedge are as follows:
Lesser Celandine flower color: White, Yellow, Red and Green
Lesser Celandine leaf color:
Umbrella Sedge flower color: Yellow green and Brown
- Umbrella Sedge leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Lesser Celandine and Umbrella Sedge
Care of Lesser Celandine and Umbrella Sedge include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lesser Celandine 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 Lesser Celandine 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.