Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Types
Gwillimia, Manglietia, Kmeria
Cyperus involucratus, Cyperus albostriatus
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
8-11
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 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
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Rose
Yellow green, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green, Sandy Brown
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Subulate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
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
Spring, Late Spring
Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head 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
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 if you want to improve plant shape
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize in late fall, fertilize in spring, Requires high amount of nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial Blight, Canker, Crown gall, Hoplia beetle, Leaf burn, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Scorch, Soft scales, Thripes, Wetwood
Red spider mite, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Treatment of Dark Spots
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Alzheimer’s Disease, Anxiety, Cancer, Digestion problems, Liver problems, Menstrual Cramps, Respiratory Disorders, Weight loss
Antibacterial, Antifungal
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
-
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Shade Trees
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
MAGNOLIA 'Alexandria'
Cyperus Alternifolius
Common Name
Alexandria Magnolia, Magnolia
Umbrella Papyrus, Umbrella Sedge, Umbrella Palm, Umbrella Plant
In Hindi
हिम चम्पा
Umbrella Plant
In German
Magnolienbaum
Dach-Anlage
In French
magnolia
Parapluie Plante
In Spanish
árbol de magnolia
Umbrella Plant
In Greek
Magnolia δέντρο
ομπρέλα φυτών
In Portuguese
magnólia
Planta do guarda-chuva
In Polish
magnolia drzewa
parasol roślin
In Latin
Magnolia lignum
O Planta
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Magnoliaceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Magnolia Tree and Umbrella Sedge
Season and care of Magnolia Tree and Umbrella Sedge is important to know. While considering everything about Magnolia Tree and Umbrella Sedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Magnolia Tree season is Spring and Summer and Umbrella Sedge season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Magnolia Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Umbrella Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Magnolia Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Umbrella Sedge is Acidic, Neutral.
Magnolia Tree and Umbrella Sedge Physical Information
Magnolia Tree and Umbrella Sedge physical information is very important for comparison. Magnolia Tree height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Umbrella Sedge height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Magnolia Tree and Umbrella Sedge are as follows:
Magnolia Tree flower color: Purple, Pink, Light Pink and Rose
Magnolia Tree leaf color: Green
Umbrella Sedge flower color: Yellow green and Brown
- Umbrella Sedge leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Magnolia Tree and Umbrella Sedge
Care of Magnolia Tree and Umbrella Sedge include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Magnolia Tree pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Umbrella Sedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Magnolia Tree 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.