Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Sedge or Rush
Origin
Africa, Southern Africa
Madagascar
Types
Drakensberg sugarbush, Clanwilliam sugarbush, The Wagon tree
Cyperus involucratus, Cyperus albostriatus
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
8-11
Sunset Zone
H1, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
-
Yellow green, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Egg-shaped
Subulate
Plant Season
Fall, Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
-
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
All year
Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
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
Pinch Tips, Remove branches, 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
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Attracts
Flying insects, Insects
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Edible Uses
Insignificant
No
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Diarrhea, Stomach Ulcers
Antibacterial, Antifungal
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Root
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
-
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
PROTEA
Cyperus Alternifolius
Common Name
Protea, Waboom, Wagon Tree
Umbrella Papyrus, Umbrella Sedge, Umbrella Palm, Umbrella Plant
In Hindi
Protea plant
Umbrella Plant
In German
Protea Pflanze
Dach-Anlage
In French
usine de Protea
Parapluie Plante
In Spanish
planta de protea
Umbrella Plant
In Greek
φυτό Protea
ομπρέλα φυτών
In Portuguese
planta Protea
Planta do guarda-chuva
In Polish
Protea roślin
parasol roślin
In Latin
Protea herba
O Planta
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Proteaceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Proteoideae
Cyperoideae
Properties of Protea and Umbrella Sedge
Wondering what are the properties of Protea and Umbrella Sedge? We provide you with everything About Protea and Umbrella Sedge. Protea doesn't have thorns and Umbrella Sedge doesn't have thorns. Also Protea does not have fragrant flowers. Protea 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 Protea and Umbrella Sedge and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Protea and Umbrella Sedge
Season and care of Protea and Umbrella Sedge is important to know. While considering everything about Protea and Umbrella Sedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Protea season is Fall and Spring and Umbrella Sedge season is Fall and Spring. The type of soil for Protea is Clay and for Umbrella Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Protea is Acidic and for Umbrella Sedge is Acidic, Neutral.
Protea and Umbrella Sedge Physical Information
Protea and Umbrella Sedge physical information is very important for comparison. Protea height is 91.44 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Umbrella Sedge height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Protea and Umbrella Sedge are as follows:
Care of Protea and Umbrella Sedge
Care of Protea and Umbrella Sedge include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Protea pruning is done Pinch Tips, Remove branches, 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 Protea 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.