Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Types
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Cyperus involucratus, Cyperus albostriatus
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-11
8-11
AHS Heat Zone
10 - 2
12-7
Sunset Zone
A3, H1, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 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
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow green, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Tan, Sandy Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow green, Tan
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Subulate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
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
Part 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
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Farmland
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bone disorders, Cellular Health, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Skin Disorders
Antibacterial, Antifungal
Part of Plant Used
Fibre
Root
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Used for its medicinal properties
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
X TRITICOSECALE
Cyperus Alternifolius
Common Name
Triticale
Umbrella Papyrus, Umbrella Sedge, Umbrella Palm, Umbrella Plant
In Hindi
triticale
Umbrella Plant
In German
Triticale
Dach-Anlage
In French
triticale
Parapluie Plante
In Spanish
triticale
Umbrella Plant
In Greek
τριτικάλε
ομπρέλα φυτών
In Portuguese
triticale
Planta do guarda-chuva
In Polish
pszenżyto
parasol roślin
In Latin
Triticum
O Planta
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Cyperaceae
Genus
Triticosecale
Cyperus
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Triticale and Umbrella Sedge
Season and care of Triticale and Umbrella Sedge is important to know. While considering everything about Triticale and Umbrella Sedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Triticale season is Summer and Fall and Umbrella Sedge season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Triticale is Loam, Sand and for Umbrella Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Triticale is Acidic, Neutral and for Umbrella Sedge is Acidic, Neutral.
Triticale and Umbrella Sedge Physical Information
Triticale and Umbrella Sedge physical information is very important for comparison. Triticale height is 91.40 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Umbrella Sedge height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Triticale and Umbrella Sedge are as follows:
Triticale flower color: Yellow
Triticale leaf color: Green and Light Green
Umbrella Sedge flower color: Yellow green and Brown
- Umbrella Sedge leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Triticale and Umbrella Sedge
Care of Triticale and Umbrella Sedge include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Triticale 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 Triticale 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.