Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Madagascar
Southeastern Asia, China
Types
Cyperus involucratus, Cyperus albostriatus
Tarocco, Sanguinello,
Moro
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
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, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green, Brown
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Orange, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark 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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Subulate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings, Semi-ripe cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Needs watering once a week
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
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Pinch Tips, Remove branches, Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Red spider mite, Spider mites
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antifungal
Appetizer, Blood purifier, Carminative, Miscellany, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Root
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
-
Used as essential oil
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
Cyperus Alternifolius
CITRUS sinensis
Common Name
Umbrella Papyrus, Umbrella Sedge, Umbrella Palm, Umbrella Plant
Blood Orange, Naval Orange, Orange, Sweet Orange
In Hindi
Umbrella Plant
Blood Orange Tree
In German
Dach-Anlage
Blut- Orange Tree
In French
Parapluie Plante
Sang Orange Tree
In Spanish
Umbrella Plant
Árbol de la naranja de sangre
In Greek
ομπρέλα φυτών
Blood Orange Tree
In Portuguese
Planta do guarda-chuva
Orange Tree sangue
In Polish
parasol roślin
Krew Orange Tree
In Latin
O Planta
Sanguinem Aliquam ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Cyperoideae
Aurantioideae
Season and Care of Umbrella Sedge and Blood Orange
Season and care of Umbrella Sedge and Blood Orange is important to know. While considering everything about Umbrella Sedge and Blood Orange Care, growing season is an essential factor. Umbrella Sedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Blood Orange season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Umbrella Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Blood Orange is Loam while the PH of soil for Umbrella Sedge is Acidic, Neutral and for Blood Orange is Acidic, Neutral.
Umbrella Sedge and Blood Orange Physical Information
Umbrella Sedge and Blood Orange physical information is very important for comparison. Umbrella Sedge height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Blood Orange height is 457.20 cm and width 365.76 cm. The color specification of Umbrella Sedge and Blood Orange are as follows:
Umbrella Sedge flower color: Yellow green and Brown
Umbrella Sedge leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Blood Orange flower color: White
- Blood Orange leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Umbrella Sedge and Blood Orange
Care of Umbrella Sedge and Blood Orange include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Umbrella Sedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Blood Orange pruning is done Pinch Tips, Remove branches, Remove damaged fruit, 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 Blood Orange needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.