Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Cactus
Sedge or Rush
Origin
North America, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Madagascar
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
low mountains
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
8-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-7
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Not Available
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White
Yellow green, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Subulate
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Fast
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
Not Available
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full 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
Bacterial soft rot, bees, Fungal Diseases, Mealy bugs, Scale, Spider mites
Red spider mite, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Showy Fruit
Not Available
No
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Insects
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Removes dandruff, Skin inflammation, Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, Cardiac, High blood pressure, Wounds
Antibacterial, Antifungal
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Stem
Root
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant
Not Available
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
Trichocereus pachanoi
Cyperus Alternifolius
Common Name
Trichocereus
Umbrella Papyrus, Umbrella Sedge, Umbrella Palm, Umbrella Plant
In Hindi
Trichocereus
Umbrella Plant
In German
Trichocereus
Dach-Anlage
In French
Trichocereus
Parapluie Plante
In Spanish
Trichocereus
Umbrella Plant
In Greek
Trichocereus
ομπρέλα φυτών
In Portuguese
Trichocereus
Planta do guarda-chuva
In Polish
Trichocereus
parasol roślin
In Latin
Trichocereus
O Planta
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Poales
Family
Cactaceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Trichocereeae
Cypereae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Cyperoideae
Properties of Trichocereus and Umbrella Sedge
Wondering what are the properties of Trichocereus and Umbrella Sedge? We provide you with everything About Trichocereus and Umbrella Sedge. Trichocereus has thorns and Umbrella Sedge doesn't have thorns. Also Trichocereus does not have fragrant flowers. Trichocereus has allergic reactions like Not Available and Umbrella Sedge has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Trichocereus and Umbrella Sedge and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Trichocereus and Umbrella Sedge
Season and care of Trichocereus and Umbrella Sedge is important to know. While considering everything about Trichocereus and Umbrella Sedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Trichocereus season is Not Available and Umbrella Sedge season is Not Available. The type of soil for Trichocereus is Loam, Sand and for Umbrella Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Trichocereus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Umbrella Sedge is Acidic, Neutral.
Trichocereus and Umbrella Sedge Physical Information
Trichocereus and Umbrella Sedge physical information is very important for comparison. Trichocereus height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Umbrella Sedge height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Trichocereus and Umbrella Sedge are as follows:
Trichocereus flower color: White
Trichocereus leaf color: Not Available
Umbrella Sedge flower color: Yellow green and Brown
- Umbrella Sedge leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Trichocereus and Umbrella Sedge
Care of Trichocereus and Umbrella Sedge include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Trichocereus 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 Trichocereus 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.
