Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Cactus
Sedge or Rush
Types
Christmas Cactus, Thanksgiving Cactus
Cyperus involucratus, Cyperus albostriatus
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical Forests
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
13-15
8-11
Sunset Zone
13, 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
Flower Color
Purple
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
Cylindrical
Subulate
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
-
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
-
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
-
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
-
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Needs very little water
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
Soil Type
-
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
-
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
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Soothing and relieving pain
Antibacterial, Antifungal
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
-
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Schlumbergera truncata
Cyperus Alternifolius
Common Name
Schlumbergera, false Christmas cactus, Christmas cactus
Umbrella Papyrus, Umbrella Sedge, Umbrella Palm, Umbrella Plant
In Hindi
Schlumbergera
Umbrella Plant
In German
Schlumbergera
Dach-Anlage
In French
Schlumbergera
Parapluie Plante
In Spanish
Schlumbergera
Umbrella Plant
In Greek
Schlumbergera
ομπρέλα φυτών
In Portuguese
Schlumbergera
Planta do guarda-chuva
In Polish
Schlumbergera
parasol roślin
In Latin
Gymnocalycium
O Planta
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Poales
Family
Cactaceae
Cyperaceae
Genus
Schlumbergera
Cyperus
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Rhipsalideae
Cypereae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Cyperoideae
Properties of Schlumbergera and Umbrella Sedge
Wondering what are the properties of Schlumbergera and Umbrella Sedge? We provide you with everything About Schlumbergera and Umbrella Sedge. Schlumbergera doesn't have thorns and Umbrella Sedge doesn't have thorns. Also Schlumbergera does not have fragrant flowers. Schlumbergera 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 Schlumbergera and Umbrella Sedge and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Schlumbergera and Umbrella Sedge
Season and care of Schlumbergera and Umbrella Sedge is important to know. While considering everything about Schlumbergera and Umbrella Sedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Schlumbergera season is and Umbrella Sedge season is . The type of soil for Schlumbergera is and for Umbrella Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Schlumbergera is and for Umbrella Sedge is Acidic, Neutral.
Schlumbergera and Umbrella Sedge Physical Information
Schlumbergera and Umbrella Sedge physical information is very important for comparison. Schlumbergera height is 15.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Umbrella Sedge height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Schlumbergera and Umbrella Sedge are as follows:
Schlumbergera flower color: Purple
Schlumbergera leaf color:
Umbrella Sedge flower color: Yellow green and Brown
- Umbrella Sedge leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Schlumbergera and Umbrella Sedge
Care of Schlumbergera and Umbrella Sedge include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Schlumbergera 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 Schlumbergera 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.