Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States
Madagascar
Types
Aesculus glabra
Cyperus involucratus, Cyperus albostriatus
Habitat
Forest edges, Forest margins, Tropical regions
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
8-11
Sunset Zone
3, 4, 5, 6, 7
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
Light Yellow, Yellow green, Ivory
Yellow green, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Sienna
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Tan
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Subulate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, 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
Red blotch
Red spider mite, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Cough, Intestinal irritations, Rheumatism
Antibacterial, Antifungal
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Root
Other Uses
Culinary use
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
AESCULUS glabra
Cyperus Alternifolius
Common Name
Ohio Buckeye
Umbrella Papyrus, Umbrella Sedge, Umbrella Palm, Umbrella Plant
In Hindi
ओहियो बकेये
Umbrella Plant
In German
Ohio buckeye
Dach-Anlage
In French
marronnier de l'Ohio
Parapluie Plante
In Spanish
Ohio castaño de indias
Umbrella Plant
In Greek
Οχάιο Buckeye
ομπρέλα φυτών
In Portuguese
Ohio Buckeye
Planta do guarda-chuva
In Polish
Ohio kasztan
parasol roślin
In Latin
Ohio buckeye
O Planta
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Cyperoideae
Properties of Ohio Buckeye and Umbrella Sedge
Wondering what are the properties of Ohio Buckeye and Umbrella Sedge? We provide you with everything About Ohio Buckeye and Umbrella Sedge. Ohio Buckeye has thorns and Umbrella Sedge doesn't have thorns. Also Ohio Buckeye does not have fragrant flowers. Ohio Buckeye 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 Ohio Buckeye and Umbrella Sedge and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Ohio Buckeye and Umbrella Sedge
Season and care of Ohio Buckeye and Umbrella Sedge is important to know. While considering everything about Ohio Buckeye and Umbrella Sedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ohio Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Umbrella Sedge season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Ohio Buckeye is Clay, Loam and for Umbrella Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ohio Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for Umbrella Sedge is Acidic, Neutral.
Ohio Buckeye and Umbrella Sedge Physical Information
Ohio Buckeye and Umbrella Sedge physical information is very important for comparison. Ohio Buckeye height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Umbrella Sedge height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Ohio Buckeye and Umbrella Sedge are as follows:
Ohio Buckeye flower color: Light Yellow, Yellow green and Ivory
Ohio Buckeye leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Umbrella Sedge flower color: Yellow green and Brown
- Umbrella Sedge leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Ohio Buckeye and Umbrella Sedge
Care of Ohio Buckeye and Umbrella Sedge include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ohio Buckeye 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 Ohio Buckeye 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.