Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Sedge or Rush
Tender Perennial
Types
Cyperus involucratus, Cyperus albostriatus
Alternanthera reineckii
Alternanthera sessilis
Alternanthera philoxeroides
Alternanthera bettzickiana
Alternanthera caracasana
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Grassland
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2
Habit
Clump-Forming
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Yellow green, Brown
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Red, Purple, Pink, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Red, Purple, Pink, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Red, Purple, Pink, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Red, Purple, Pink, Burgundy
Leaf Shape
Subulate
Round
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Requires regular watering, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, 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, Partial shade
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 spider mite, Spider mites
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antifungal
Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, Antioxidants
Part of Plant Used
Root
Whole plant
Other Uses
-
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Cyperus Alternifolius
ALTERNANTHERA 'Raspberry Rum'
Common Name
Umbrella Papyrus, Umbrella Sedge, Umbrella Palm, Umbrella Plant
Alternanthera
In Hindi
Umbrella Plant
Gudrisag, Garundi
In German
Dach-Anlage
Alternanthera
In French
Parapluie Plante
Alternanthera
In Spanish
Umbrella Plant
Alternanthera
In Greek
ομπρέλα φυτών
Alternanthera
In Portuguese
Planta do guarda-chuva
Alternanthera
In Polish
parasol roślin
Alternanthera
In Latin
O Planta
Alternanthera
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Poales
Caryophyllales
Family
Cyperaceae
Amaranthaceae
Genus
Cyperus
Alternanthera
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Cyperoideae
Gomphrenoideae
Season and Care of Umbrella Sedge and Alternanthera
Season and care of Umbrella Sedge and Alternanthera is important to know. While considering everything about Umbrella Sedge and Alternanthera Care, growing season is an essential factor. Umbrella Sedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Alternanthera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Umbrella Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Alternanthera is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Umbrella Sedge is Acidic, Neutral and for Alternanthera is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Umbrella Sedge and Alternanthera Physical Information
Umbrella Sedge and Alternanthera physical information is very important for comparison. Umbrella Sedge height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Alternanthera height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Umbrella Sedge and Alternanthera are as follows:
Umbrella Sedge flower color: Yellow green and Brown
Umbrella Sedge leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Alternanthera flower color: White
- Alternanthera leaf color: Red, Purple, Pink and Burgundy
Care of Umbrella Sedge and Alternanthera
Care of Umbrella Sedge and Alternanthera include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Umbrella Sedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Alternanthera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Umbrella Sedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Alternanthera needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.