Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Sedge or Rush
Origin
Central America, South America
Madagascar
Types
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Cyperus involucratus, Cyperus albostriatus
Habitat
Humid climates, Tropical Forests
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
8-11
Sunset Zone
H2
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, Red, Orange Red
Yellow green, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Subulate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular 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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
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
Mealy bugs, Mites, Nematodes, Scale
Red spider mite, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Flies, Flying insects, Insects
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Boils, Rheumatism
Antibacterial, Antifungal
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Shoots
Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping
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Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Houseplant, Tropical
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
ANTHURIUM andraeanum
Cyperus Alternifolius
Common Name
Flamingo Lily, Oil Cloth Flower, Oilcloth Flower, Tail Flower, Tailflower
Umbrella Papyrus, Umbrella Sedge, Umbrella Palm, Umbrella Plant
In Hindi
tail flower
Umbrella Plant
In German
Schwanz Blume
Dach-Anlage
In French
Anthurium andraeanum
Parapluie Plante
In Spanish
tail flower
Umbrella Plant
In Greek
Tail flower
ομπρέλα φυτών
In Portuguese
Tailflower
Planta do guarda-chuva
In Polish
Anturium Andrego
parasol roślin
In Latin
Tail flower
O Planta
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Araceae
Cyperaceae
Genus
Anthocercis
Cyperus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Anthurieae
Cypereae
Subfamily
Pothoideae
Cyperoideae
Season and Care of Tail Flower and Umbrella Sedge
Season and care of Tail Flower and Umbrella Sedge is important to know. While considering everything about Tail Flower and Umbrella Sedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tail Flower season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Umbrella Sedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tail Flower is Loam and for Umbrella Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tail Flower is Neutral and for Umbrella Sedge is Acidic, Neutral.
Tail Flower and Umbrella Sedge Physical Information
Tail Flower and Umbrella Sedge physical information is very important for comparison. Tail Flower height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Umbrella Sedge height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Tail Flower and Umbrella Sedge are as follows:
Tail Flower flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
Tail Flower leaf color: Green and Light Green
Umbrella Sedge flower color: Yellow green and Brown
- Umbrella Sedge leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Tail Flower and Umbrella Sedge
Care of Tail Flower and Umbrella Sedge include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tail Flower 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 Tail Flower 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.