Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Sedge or Rush
Origin
North America, South America, Brazil
Madagascar
Types
-
Cyperus involucratus, Cyperus albostriatus
Habitat
Dry areas, Lowland, Rocky Ridges, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
8-11
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 16, 17, 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
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Rose
Yellow green, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
-
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
Succulent
Subulate
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Vegetative Reproduction
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antibacterial, Antifungal
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Root
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
ECHINOPSIS chiloensis
Cyperus Alternifolius
Common Name
Hedgehog cacti
Sea-urchin cactus
Easter lily cactus
Umbrella Papyrus, Umbrella Sedge, Umbrella Palm, Umbrella Plant
In Hindi
Quisco
Umbrella Plant
In German
Quisco
Dach-Anlage
In French
Quisco
Parapluie Plante
In Spanish
Quisco
Umbrella Plant
In Greek
Quisco
ομπρέλα φυτών
In Portuguese
Quisco
Planta do guarda-chuva
In Polish
Quisco
parasol roślin
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Poales
Family
Cactaceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Trichocereeae
Cypereae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Cyperoideae
Season and Care of Quisco and Umbrella Sedge
Season and care of Quisco and Umbrella Sedge is important to know. While considering everything about Quisco and Umbrella Sedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quisco season is and Umbrella Sedge season is . The type of soil for Quisco is Loam, Sand and for Umbrella Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Quisco is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Umbrella Sedge is Acidic, Neutral.
Quisco and Umbrella Sedge Physical Information
Quisco and Umbrella Sedge physical information is very important for comparison. Quisco height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Umbrella Sedge height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Quisco and Umbrella Sedge are as follows:
Quisco flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange and Rose
Quisco leaf color:
Umbrella Sedge flower color: Yellow green and Brown
- Umbrella Sedge leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Quisco and Umbrella Sedge
Care of Quisco and Umbrella Sedge include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quisco 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 Quisco 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.