Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Sedge or Rush
Tender Perennial
Origin
Madagascar
South Africa
Types
Cyperus involucratus, Cyperus albostriatus
Bulbine frutescens
Habitat
Temperate Regions
All sorts of environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
9-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow green, Brown
Yellow, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Subulate
Long Narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Needs good drainage, Reduce water once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red spider mite, Spider mites
Aphids, Beetles, Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antifungal
Skin wounds
Part of Plant Used
Root
Corms, Leaves
Other Uses
-
Corms used as a vegetable
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
Cyperus Alternifolius
BULBINE frutescens 'Hallmark'
Common Name
Umbrella Papyrus, Umbrella Sedge, Umbrella Palm, Umbrella Plant
Bulbine, Hallmark Bulbine, Hallmark Cat's Whiskers, Bulbine Lily
In Hindi
Umbrella Plant
Bulbine
In German
Dach-Anlage
Bulbine
In French
Parapluie Plante
Bulbine
In Spanish
Umbrella Plant
Bulbine
In Greek
ομπρέλα φυτών
Bulbine
In Portuguese
Planta do guarda-chuva
Bulbine
In Polish
parasol roślin
Bulbine
In Latin
O Planta
Bulbine
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Cyperus
Bulbine Wolf
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Cyperoideae
Asphodeloideae
Season and Care of Umbrella Sedge and Bulbine
Season and care of Umbrella Sedge and Bulbine is important to know. While considering everything about Umbrella Sedge and Bulbine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Umbrella Sedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bulbine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Umbrella Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bulbine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Umbrella Sedge is Acidic, Neutral and for Bulbine is Neutral, Alkaline.
Umbrella Sedge and Bulbine Physical Information
Umbrella Sedge and Bulbine physical information is very important for comparison. Umbrella Sedge height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Bulbine height is 30.50 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Umbrella Sedge and Bulbine are as follows:
Umbrella Sedge flower color: Yellow green and Brown
Umbrella Sedge leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Bulbine flower color: Yellow and Orange
- Bulbine leaf color: Green
Care of Umbrella Sedge and Bulbine
Care of Umbrella Sedge and Bulbine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Umbrella Sedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bulbine 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 Bulbine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.