Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Sedge or Rush
Sedge or Rush
Origin
North-Central United States, Canada
Madagascar
Types
-
Cyperus involucratus, Cyperus albostriatus
Habitat
Moist Soils
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
8-11
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 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
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Gold, Brown
Yellow green, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Acicular
Subulate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Bulbs
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, 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
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Edible Uses
Insignificant
No
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antibacterial, Antifungal
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs
Root
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
CAREX muskingumensis 'Ice Fountains'
Cyperus Alternifolius
Common Name
Palm Sedge
Umbrella Papyrus, Umbrella Sedge, Umbrella Palm, Umbrella Plant
In Hindi
Palm Sedge
Umbrella Plant
In German
Palm Sedge
Dach-Anlage
In French
Palm Sedge
Parapluie Plante
In Spanish
Palm Sedge
Umbrella Plant
In Greek
Palm Sedge
ομπρέλα φυτών
In Portuguese
Palm Sedge
Planta do guarda-chuva
In Polish
Palm Sedge
parasol roślin
In Latin
Palm Sedge
O Planta
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lillosida
Liliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Properties of Palm Sedge and Umbrella Sedge
Wondering what are the properties of Palm Sedge and Umbrella Sedge? We provide you with everything About Palm Sedge and Umbrella Sedge. Palm Sedge doesn't have thorns and Umbrella Sedge doesn't have thorns. Also Palm Sedge does not have fragrant flowers. Palm Sedge 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 Palm Sedge and Umbrella Sedge and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Palm Sedge and Umbrella Sedge
Season and care of Palm Sedge and Umbrella Sedge is important to know. While considering everything about Palm Sedge and Umbrella Sedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Palm Sedge season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Umbrella Sedge season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Palm Sedge is Loam and for Umbrella Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Palm Sedge is Acidic, Neutral and for Umbrella Sedge is Acidic, Neutral.
Palm Sedge and Umbrella Sedge Physical Information
Palm Sedge and Umbrella Sedge physical information is very important for comparison. Palm Sedge height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Umbrella Sedge height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Palm Sedge and Umbrella Sedge are as follows:
Palm Sedge flower color: Gold and Brown
Palm Sedge leaf color: White and Green
Umbrella Sedge flower color: Yellow green and Brown
- Umbrella Sedge leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Palm Sedge and Umbrella Sedge
Care of Palm Sedge and Umbrella Sedge include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Palm Sedge 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 Palm Sedge 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.