Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Types
Cyperus involucratus, Cyperus albostriatus
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Habitat
Temperate Regions
All sorts of environments
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
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Twisted/Contorted
Flower Color
Yellow green, Brown
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Dark Green
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Budding, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Cut leaves after fall, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Red spider mite, Spider mites
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Fungal Diseases, Rats, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry soil, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
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allergic conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes, Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Beautiful Skin, Good for the Scalp, Moisturizing, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Food for animals, Insect Repellent, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antifungal
Acne, Dysentry, Nutritive, osteoporosis
Part of Plant Used
Root
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
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Animal Feed, Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel, Oil is used for aromatherapy
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, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Cyperus Alternifolius
Arbutus menziesii
Common Name
Umbrella Papyrus, Umbrella Sedge, Umbrella Palm, Umbrella Plant
Arbutus
In Hindi
Umbrella Plant
सदाबहार
In German
Dach-Anlage
Erdbeerbaum
In French
Parapluie Plante
arbousier
In Spanish
Umbrella Plant
Arbitus
In Greek
ομπρέλα φυτών
κουμαριά
In Portuguese
Planta do guarda-chuva
árbuto
In Polish
parasol roślin
mącznik
In Latin
O Planta
arbutus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Family
Cyperaceae
Ericaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Cyperoideae
Arbutoideae
Season and Care of Umbrella Sedge and Arbutus
Season and care of Umbrella Sedge and Arbutus is important to know. While considering everything about Umbrella Sedge and Arbutus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Umbrella Sedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Arbutus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Umbrella Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Arbutus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Umbrella Sedge is Acidic, Neutral and for Arbutus is Acidic, Neutral.
Umbrella Sedge and Arbutus Physical Information
Umbrella Sedge and Arbutus physical information is very important for comparison. Umbrella Sedge height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Arbutus height is 460.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Umbrella Sedge and Arbutus are as follows:
Umbrella Sedge flower color: Yellow green and Brown
Umbrella Sedge leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Arbutus flower color: White
- Arbutus leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Umbrella Sedge and Arbutus
Care of Umbrella Sedge and Arbutus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Umbrella Sedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Arbutus pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, 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 Arbutus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.