Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States
Madagascar
Types
Tree
Cyperus involucratus, Cyperus albostriatus
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
8-11
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Yellow green, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Orange Red
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong to ablanceolate
Subulate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
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
Nitrate based fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Beetles
Red spider mite, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Hair Conditioner, Skin Problems
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cardiac, Diuretic, Refrigerant, Tonic
Antibacterial, Antifungal
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Root
Other Uses
It is a remedy for treating fevers, Used in making tea, Used in treatment of mouth ulcers
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
OXYDENDRUM arboreum
Cyperus Alternifolius
Common Name
Sourwood
Umbrella Papyrus, Umbrella Sedge, Umbrella Palm, Umbrella Plant
In Hindi
Sourwood
Umbrella Plant
In German
Sourwood
Dach-Anlage
In French
Sourwood
Parapluie Plante
In Spanish
Sourwood
Umbrella Plant
In Greek
Sourwood
ομπρέλα φυτών
In Portuguese
Sourwood
Planta do guarda-chuva
In Polish
Sourwood
parasol roślin
In Latin
Sourwood
O Planta
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Ericaceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Oxydendreae
Cypereae
Subfamily
Vaccinioideae
Cyperoideae
Properties of Sourwood and Umbrella Sedge
Wondering what are the properties of Sourwood and Umbrella Sedge? We provide you with everything About Sourwood and Umbrella Sedge. Sourwood doesn't have thorns and Umbrella Sedge doesn't have thorns. Also Sourwood does not have fragrant flowers. Sourwood 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 Sourwood and Umbrella Sedge and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sourwood and Umbrella Sedge
Season and care of Sourwood and Umbrella Sedge is important to know. While considering everything about Sourwood and Umbrella Sedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sourwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Umbrella Sedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sourwood is Clay, Loam and for Umbrella Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sourwood is Acidic and for Umbrella Sedge is Acidic, Neutral.
Sourwood and Umbrella Sedge Physical Information
Sourwood and Umbrella Sedge physical information is very important for comparison. Sourwood height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Umbrella Sedge height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Sourwood and Umbrella Sedge are as follows:
Sourwood flower color: White
Sourwood leaf color: Green
Umbrella Sedge flower color: Yellow green and Brown
- Umbrella Sedge leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Sourwood and Umbrella Sedge
Care of Sourwood and Umbrella Sedge include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sourwood 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 Sourwood 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.