Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Ornamental Plants
Sedge or Rush
Origin
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Madagascar
Types
-
Cyperus involucratus, Cyperus albostriatus
Habitat
Terrestrial, Tropical Forests
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
8-11
Sunset Zone
-
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
-
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
Globe shaped
Subulate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
-
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Root Division
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Drought Tolerant
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
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
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Attracts
-
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes
Antibacterial, Antifungal
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
-
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
STENOCEREUS kerberi
Cyperus Alternifolius
Common Name
Cereus kerberi, Rathbunia kerberi, Cleistocactus kerberi
Umbrella Papyrus, Umbrella Sedge, Umbrella Palm, Umbrella Plant
In Hindi
Sina
Umbrella Plant
In German
Sina
Dach-Anlage
In French
Sina
Parapluie Plante
In Spanish
Sina
Umbrella Plant
In Greek
Sina
ομπρέλα φυτών
In Portuguese
Sina
Planta do guarda-chuva
In Polish
Sina
parasol roślin
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Equisetopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Poales
Family
Cactaceae
Cyperaceae
Genus
Stenocereus
Cyperus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Pachycereeae
Cypereae
Subfamily
Cactaceae, Cactoideae
Cyperoideae
Properties of Sina and Umbrella Sedge
Wondering what are the properties of Sina and Umbrella Sedge? We provide you with everything About Sina and Umbrella Sedge. Sina has thorns and Umbrella Sedge doesn't have thorns. Also Sina does not have fragrant flowers. Sina 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 Sina and Umbrella Sedge and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sina and Umbrella Sedge
Season and care of Sina and Umbrella Sedge is important to know. While considering everything about Sina and Umbrella Sedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sina season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Umbrella Sedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sina is Loam, Sand and for Umbrella Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sina is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Umbrella Sedge is Acidic, Neutral.
Sina and Umbrella Sedge Physical Information
Sina and Umbrella Sedge physical information is very important for comparison. Sina height is 30.00 cm and width 15.00 cm whereas Umbrella Sedge height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Sina and Umbrella Sedge are as follows:
Care of Sina and Umbrella Sedge
Care of Sina and Umbrella Sedge include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sina 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 Sina 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.