Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Sedge or Rush
Tender Perennial
Origin
Madagascar
South America
Types
Cyperus involucratus, Cyperus albostriatus
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Habitat
Temperate Regions
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Yellow green, Brown
White, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Subulate
broad, flat
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
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
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial 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
Aphids, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Aphids
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antifungal
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Part of Plant Used
Root
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
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Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Bedding Plant, Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Cyperus Alternifolius
BROWALLIA speciosa
Common Name
Umbrella Papyrus, Umbrella Sedge, Umbrella Palm, Umbrella Plant
Amethyst Flower
In Hindi
Umbrella Plant
नीलम फूल
In German
Dach-Anlage
Amethyst Blume
In French
Parapluie Plante
Améthyste Fleur
In Spanish
Umbrella Plant
amatista flor
In Greek
ομπρέλα φυτών
Αμέθυστος λουλούδι
In Portuguese
Planta do guarda-chuva
flor Amethyst
In Polish
parasol roślin
Amethyst Flower
In Latin
O Planta
Amethyst Flower
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Umbrella Sedge and Amethyst Flower
Season and care of Umbrella Sedge and Amethyst Flower is important to know. While considering everything about Umbrella Sedge and Amethyst Flower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Umbrella Sedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Amethyst Flower season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Umbrella Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Amethyst Flower is Loam while the PH of soil for Umbrella Sedge is Acidic, Neutral and for Amethyst Flower is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Umbrella Sedge and Amethyst Flower Physical Information
Umbrella Sedge and Amethyst Flower physical information is very important for comparison. Umbrella Sedge height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Amethyst Flower height is 30.00 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Umbrella Sedge and Amethyst Flower are as follows:
Umbrella Sedge flower color: Yellow green and Brown
Umbrella Sedge leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Amethyst Flower flower color: White and Blue Violet
- Amethyst Flower leaf color: Light Green
Care of Umbrella Sedge and Amethyst Flower
Care of Umbrella Sedge and Amethyst Flower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Umbrella Sedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Amethyst Flower 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 Amethyst Flower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.