Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Sedge or Rush
Tender Perennial
Origin
Madagascar
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Temperate Regions
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
7-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Yellow green, Brown
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Subulate
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Water Deeply, Water less during winter
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Red spider mite, Spider mites
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
None
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antifungal
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Root
Whole plant
Other Uses
Not Available
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Cyperus Alternifolius
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
Common Name
Umbrella Papyrus, Umbrella Sedge, Umbrella Palm, Umbrella Plant
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
In Hindi
Umbrella Plant
Aaron Caladium
In German
Dach-Anlage
Aaron Caladium
In French
Parapluie Plante
Aaron Caladium
In Spanish
Umbrella Plant
Aaron Caladium
In Greek
ομπρέλα φυτών
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
In Portuguese
Planta do guarda-chuva
Aaron Caladium
In Polish
parasol roślin
Aaron Caladium
In Latin
O Planta
Aaron Caladium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Araceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Cypereae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cyperoideae
Aroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Umbrella Sedge and Aaron Caladium
Season and care of Umbrella Sedge and Aaron Caladium is important to know. While considering everything about Umbrella Sedge and Aaron Caladium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Umbrella Sedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Aaron Caladium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Umbrella Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Umbrella Sedge is Acidic, Neutral and for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Umbrella Sedge and Aaron Caladium Physical Information
Umbrella Sedge and Aaron Caladium physical information is very important for comparison. Umbrella Sedge height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Umbrella Sedge and Aaron Caladium are as follows:
Umbrella Sedge flower color: Yellow green and Brown
Umbrella Sedge leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
- Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Umbrella Sedge and Aaron Caladium
Care of Umbrella Sedge and Aaron Caladium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Umbrella Sedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Aaron Caladium pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth and Remove deadheads. In summer Umbrella Sedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Aaron Caladium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.