Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Madagascar
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
Types
Cyperus involucratus, Cyperus albostriatus
Black Maple, Mountain Maple,
Norway Maple
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Riverbanks, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green, Brown
Yellow, Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Yellow, Red, Green, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Subulate
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red spider mite, Spider mites
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Bees, Birds, Flying insects, Insects
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Improve hair condition
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antifungal
Tonic, tuberculosis
Part of Plant Used
Root
Flowers, Sap, Tree trunks
Other Uses
-
Application in Furniture, Basketary, Can be made into a herbal tea, Decorative veneers, flooring, paneling, Edible syrup, Fibre, Making piano frames, Used as firewood, Used as fuel, Used in salads
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, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Cyperus Alternifolius
ACER macrophyllum
Common Name
Umbrella Papyrus, Umbrella Sedge, Umbrella Palm, Umbrella Plant
Big-leaf Maple, Oregon Maple, Pacific Maple
In Hindi
Umbrella Plant
बड़ा पत्ता मेपल के पेड़
In German
Dach-Anlage
Big Blatt Ahornbaum
In French
Parapluie Plante
Grande feuille Érable
In Spanish
Umbrella Plant
Gran hoja del árbol de arce
In Greek
ομπρέλα φυτών
δέντρο Maple μεγάλο φύλλο
In Portuguese
Planta do guarda-chuva
Árvore de bordo Folha grande
In Polish
parasol roślin
Duży liść klonowy
In Latin
O Planta
Big Maple folia ligni
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Umbrella Sedge and Big leaf Maple
Season and care of Umbrella Sedge and Big leaf Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Umbrella Sedge and Big leaf Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Umbrella Sedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Big leaf Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Umbrella Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Big leaf Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Umbrella Sedge is Acidic, Neutral and for Big leaf Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Umbrella Sedge and Big leaf Maple Physical Information
Umbrella Sedge and Big leaf Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Umbrella Sedge height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Big leaf Maple height is 3,048.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Umbrella Sedge and Big leaf Maple are as follows:
Umbrella Sedge flower color: Yellow green and Brown
Umbrella Sedge leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Big leaf Maple flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
- Big leaf Maple leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Care of Umbrella Sedge and Big leaf Maple
Care of Umbrella Sedge and Big leaf Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Umbrella Sedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Big leaf Maple pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Umbrella Sedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Big leaf Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.