Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Madagascar
Types
Quercus lyrata
Cyperus involucratus, Cyperus albostriatus
Habitat
Coastal Mountains, Coastal Regions, gardens, Hardwood forests, Roadsides, Woodlands
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
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
Red, Light Green
Yellow green, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Sienna
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green, Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Subulate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Dysentry, Haemorrhages
Antibacterial, Antifungal
Part of Plant Used
Bark
Root
Other Uses
Used in construction, Used in Furniture
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
QUERCUS lyrata
Cyperus Alternifolius
Common Name
Overcup Oak
Umbrella Papyrus, Umbrella Sedge, Umbrella Palm, Umbrella Plant
In Hindi
Overcup ओक
Umbrella Plant
In German
Overcup Oak
Dach-Anlage
In French
Overcup Oak
Parapluie Plante
In Spanish
Overcup Roble
Umbrella Plant
In Greek
Overcup Oak
ομπρέλα φυτών
In Portuguese
Overcup Oak
Planta do guarda-chuva
In Polish
Overcup Dąb
parasol roślin
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Fagaceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
Cyperoideae
Season and Care of Overcup Oak and Umbrella Sedge
Season and care of Overcup Oak and Umbrella Sedge is important to know. While considering everything about Overcup Oak and Umbrella Sedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Overcup Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Umbrella Sedge season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Overcup Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Umbrella Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Overcup Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Umbrella Sedge is Acidic, Neutral.
Overcup Oak and Umbrella Sedge Physical Information
Overcup Oak and Umbrella Sedge physical information is very important for comparison. Overcup Oak height is 1,680.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Umbrella Sedge height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Overcup Oak and Umbrella Sedge are as follows:
Overcup Oak flower color: Red and Light Green
Overcup Oak leaf color: Green
Umbrella Sedge flower color: Yellow green and Brown
- Umbrella Sedge leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Overcup Oak and Umbrella Sedge
Care of Overcup Oak and Umbrella Sedge include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Overcup Oak 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 Overcup Oak 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.