Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Madagascar
World, Pandemic
Types
Cyperus involucratus, Cyperus albostriatus
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Habitat
Temperate Regions
Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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Habit
Clump-Forming
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Yellow green, Brown
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Gold, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
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Leaf Shape
Subulate
Strap shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
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Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Full Sun
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Divison, From Rhizomes, Spores
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of 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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Red spider mite, Spider mites
Caterpillars
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antifungal
Anthelmintic, Antiemetic, Antiseptic, Diuretic, Poultice, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Root
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
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Adhesive, Basketary, Repellent, Used as a dye, Used in biomass
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Groundcover
Botanical Name
Cyperus Alternifolius
Pteridium aquilinum
Common Name
Umbrella Papyrus, Umbrella Sedge, Umbrella Palm, Umbrella Plant
Bracken, brake, common bracken
In Hindi
Umbrella Plant
bracken
In German
Dach-Anlage
Adlerfarn
In French
Parapluie Plante
fougère
In Spanish
Umbrella Plant
helecho
In Greek
ομπρέλα φυτών
φτέρη
In Portuguese
Planta do guarda-chuva
samambaia
In Polish
parasol roślin
orlica
In Latin
O Planta
bracken
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Pteridophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Filicopsida
Order
Poales
Polypodiales
Family
Cyperaceae
Dennstaedtiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
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Properties of Umbrella Sedge and Bracken
Wondering what are the properties of Umbrella Sedge and Bracken? We provide you with everything About Umbrella Sedge and Bracken. Umbrella Sedge doesn't have thorns and Bracken doesn't have thorns. Also Umbrella Sedge does not have fragrant flowers. Umbrella Sedge has allergic reactions like and Bracken has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Umbrella Sedge and Bracken and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Umbrella Sedge and Bracken
Season and care of Umbrella Sedge and Bracken is important to know. While considering everything about Umbrella Sedge and Bracken Care, growing season is an essential factor. Umbrella Sedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bracken season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Umbrella Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bracken is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Umbrella Sedge is Acidic, Neutral and for Bracken is Acidic, Neutral.
Umbrella Sedge and Bracken Physical Information
Umbrella Sedge and Bracken physical information is very important for comparison. Umbrella Sedge height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Bracken height is 30.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Umbrella Sedge and Bracken are as follows:
Care of Umbrella Sedge and Bracken
Care of Umbrella Sedge and Bracken include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Umbrella Sedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bracken 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 Bracken needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.