Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Madagascar
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
Types
Cyperus involucratus, Cyperus albostriatus
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Habitat
Temperate Regions
disturbed sites, Forest edges, gardens, Open Forest, Roadsides, Swamps, Urban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
3-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green, Brown
Light Green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Red, Crimson
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Red, Orange, Gold, Crimson
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
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Leaf Shape
Subulate
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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 Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Layering, Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep ground moist, Medium, Requires consistently moist soil
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Keep Slightly Dry
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
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Pruning in early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Bonsai
Pests and Diseases
Red spider mite, Spider mites
Aphids, Borers, Honey fungus, Red blotch, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Deers, Rabbits, Squirrels
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Agroforestry, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antifungal
Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Root
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
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As a tea substitute, Florist trade and landscaping, Food for animals, 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
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Cyperus Alternifolius
Acer ginnala
Common Name
Umbrella Papyrus, Umbrella Sedge, Umbrella Palm, Umbrella Plant
Amur Maple
In Hindi
Umbrella Plant
अमुर मेपल
In German
Dach-Anlage
Amur-Ahorn
In French
Parapluie Plante
érable de l'Amour
In Spanish
Umbrella Plant
arce de Amur
In Greek
ομπρέλα φυτών
Amur Maple
In Portuguese
Planta do guarda-chuva
de bordo amur
In Polish
parasol roślin
klon amur
In Latin
O Planta
amur acernis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Cyperoideae
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Umbrella Sedge and Amur Maple
Season and care of Umbrella Sedge and Amur Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Umbrella Sedge and Amur Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Umbrella Sedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Amur Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Umbrella Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Amur Maple is Loam while the PH of soil for Umbrella Sedge is Acidic, Neutral and for Amur Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Umbrella Sedge and Amur Maple Physical Information
Umbrella Sedge and Amur Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Umbrella Sedge height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Amur Maple height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Umbrella Sedge and Amur Maple are as follows:
Umbrella Sedge flower color: Yellow green and Brown
Umbrella Sedge leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Amur Maple flower color: Light Green and Ivory
- Amur Maple leaf color: Green
Care of Umbrella Sedge and Amur Maple
Care of Umbrella Sedge and Amur Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Umbrella Sedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Amur Maple pruning is done Pruning in early stages, 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 Amur Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Keep Slightly Dry.