Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Australia
Madagascar
Types
Acacia aneura, Corkwood
Cyperus involucratus, Cyperus albostriatus
Habitat
Scrubs, tussock grasslands, Upland savannas
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
8-11
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 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
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Lemon yellow
Yellow green, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long Narrow
Subulate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Winter
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
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
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Root rot
Red spider mite, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Asthma, Eye irritation, Headache, Nose Irritation, Throat itching, Vomiting
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antibacterial, Antifungal
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Sap, Seeds
Root
Other Uses
Used as a dye, Wood is used fore making tools
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
ACACIA aneura
Cyperus Alternifolius
Common Name
Mulga, True Mulga
Umbrella Papyrus, Umbrella Sedge, Umbrella Palm, Umbrella Plant
In Hindi
Mulga
Umbrella Plant
In German
Mulga
Dach-Anlage
In French
Mulga
Parapluie Plante
In Spanish
Mulga
Umbrella Plant
In Greek
mulga
ομπρέλα φυτών
In Portuguese
Mulga
Planta do guarda-chuva
In Polish
Mulga
parasol roślin
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Properties of Mulga Tree and Umbrella Sedge
Wondering what are the properties of Mulga Tree and Umbrella Sedge? We provide you with everything About Mulga Tree and Umbrella Sedge. Mulga Tree doesn't have thorns and Umbrella Sedge doesn't have thorns. Also Mulga Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Mulga Tree has allergic reactions like Asthma, Eye irritation, Headache, Nose Irritation, Throat itching and Vomiting and Umbrella Sedge has allergic reactions like Asthma, Eye irritation, Headache, Nose Irritation, 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 Mulga Tree and Umbrella Sedge and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Mulga Tree and Umbrella Sedge
Season and care of Mulga Tree and Umbrella Sedge is important to know. While considering everything about Mulga Tree and Umbrella Sedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mulga Tree season is Spring and Umbrella Sedge season is Spring. The type of soil for Mulga Tree is Loam, Sand and for Umbrella Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mulga Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Umbrella Sedge is Acidic, Neutral.
Mulga Tree and Umbrella Sedge Physical Information
Mulga Tree and Umbrella Sedge physical information is very important for comparison. Mulga Tree height is 550.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Umbrella Sedge height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Mulga Tree and Umbrella Sedge are as follows:
Mulga Tree flower color: Lemon yellow
Mulga Tree leaf color: Blue Green
Umbrella Sedge flower color: Yellow green and Brown
- Umbrella Sedge leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Mulga Tree and Umbrella Sedge
Care of Mulga Tree and Umbrella Sedge include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mulga Tree pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning and Umbrella Sedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Mulga 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.