Umbrella Sedge

African Daisy

About Umbrella Sedge and African Daisy

Umbrella Sedge

African Daisy

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What is

Life Span

Annual and Perennial

Annual

Type

Sedge or Rush

Perennial

Origin

Madagascar

South Africa

Types

Cyperus involucratus, Cyperus albostriatus

Shasta Daisy Gloriosa Daisies Painted Daisy Pyrethrum Daisies

Number of Varieties

204

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Habitat

Temperate Regions

gardens, Grassland

USDA Hardiness Zone

8-1110-11

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AHS Heat Zone

12-7

6-1

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

45.70 cm15.20 cm

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Minimum Width

45.70 cm45.70 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow green, Brown

White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green

Green, Blue Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Green, Blue Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

Green, Blue Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Subulate

Arrowhead

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral

Soil Drainage

Poorly Drained

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Summer, Summer

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Cuttings

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs

Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water twice a day in the initial period

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Poorly Drained

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Cut or pinch the stems, Prune regularly, Remove deadheads

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red spider mite, Spider mites

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Bees, Butterflies

Allergy

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antibacterial, Antifungal

Cold, Cough, Stomach pain

Part of Plant Used

Root

Flowers

Other Uses

Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens

Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Cyperus Alternifolius

OSTEOSPERMUM

Common Name

Umbrella Papyrus, Umbrella Sedge, Umbrella Palm, Umbrella Plant

African daisy or Blue-eyed Daisy

In Hindi

Umbrella Plant

अफ्रीकी डेज़ी

In German

Dach-Anlage

African Daisy

In French

Parapluie Plante

marguerite africaine

In Spanish

Umbrella Plant

margarita africana

In Greek

ομπρέλα φυτών

Αφρικανική μαργαρίτα

In Portuguese

Planta do guarda-chuva

africano margarida

In Polish

parasol roślin

Gerbery

In Latin

O Planta

African primula

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Anthophyta

Class

Liliopsida

Magnoliopsida

Order

Poales

Asterales

Family

Cyperaceae

Asteraceae

Genus

Cyperus

Osteospermum

Clade

Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Cypereae

‎Calenduleae

Subfamily

Cyperoideae

Asteroideae

Number of Species

70050

1 27800

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Properties of Umbrella Sedge and African Daisy

Wondering what are the properties of Umbrella Sedge and African Daisy? We provide you with everything About Umbrella Sedge and African Daisy. Umbrella Sedge doesn't have thorns and African Daisy doesn't have thorns. Also Umbrella Sedge does not have fragrant flowers. Umbrella Sedge has allergic reactions like and African Daisy 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 Umbrella Sedge and African Daisy and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Umbrella Sedge and African Daisy

Season and care of Umbrella Sedge and African Daisy is important to know. While considering everything about Umbrella Sedge and African Daisy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Umbrella Sedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and African Daisy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Umbrella Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand and for African Daisy is Loam while the PH of soil for Umbrella Sedge is Acidic, Neutral and for African Daisy is Neutral.

Umbrella Sedge and African Daisy Physical Information

Umbrella Sedge and African Daisy physical information is very important for comparison. Umbrella Sedge height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas African Daisy height is 15.20 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Umbrella Sedge and African Daisy are as follows:

Umbrella Sedge flower color: Yellow green and Brown
Umbrella Sedge leaf color: Green and Dark Green
African Daisy flower color: White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
African Daisy leaf color: Green and Blue Green

Care of Umbrella Sedge and African Daisy

Care of Umbrella Sedge and African Daisy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Umbrella Sedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and African Daisy pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune regularly and Remove deadheads. In summer Umbrella Sedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer African Daisy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.