Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Sedge or Rush
Cactus or Succulent
Types
Cyperus involucratus, Cyperus albostriatus
Cactus
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Loamy soils, Rocky areas, Sandhills
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
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green, Brown
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
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Leaf Shape
Subulate
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
-
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
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The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
-
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
-
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
-
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Cuttings, Hardwood Cuttings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
-
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
-
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
-
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antifungal
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Root
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
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Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
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Botanical Name
Cyperus Alternifolius
Pachycereus pringlei
Common Name
Umbrella Papyrus, Umbrella Sedge, Umbrella Palm, Umbrella Plant
Cardon, Mexican giant cardon, elephant cactus
In Hindi
Umbrella Plant
Cardon
In German
Dach-Anlage
Cardon
In French
Parapluie Plante
Cardon
In Spanish
Umbrella Plant
Cardon
In Greek
ομπρέλα φυτών
Cardon
In Portuguese
Planta do guarda-chuva
Cardon
In Polish
parasol roślin
Cardon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Poales
Caryophyllales
Family
Cyperaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Cyperus
Pachycereus
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Cypereae
Pachycereeae
Subfamily
Cyperoideae
Cactoideae
Properties of Umbrella Sedge and Cardon
Wondering what are the properties of Umbrella Sedge and Cardon? We provide you with everything About Umbrella Sedge and Cardon. Umbrella Sedge doesn't have thorns and Cardon doesn't have thorns. Also Umbrella Sedge does not have fragrant flowers. Umbrella Sedge has allergic reactions like and Cardon 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 Cardon and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Umbrella Sedge and Cardon
Season and care of Umbrella Sedge and Cardon is important to know. While considering everything about Umbrella Sedge and Cardon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Umbrella Sedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cardon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Umbrella Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cardon is while the PH of soil for Umbrella Sedge is Acidic, Neutral and for Cardon is .
Umbrella Sedge and Cardon Physical Information
Umbrella Sedge and Cardon physical information is very important for comparison. Umbrella Sedge height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Cardon height is 300.00 cm and width 8.00 cm. The color specification of Umbrella Sedge and Cardon are as follows:
Umbrella Sedge flower color: Yellow green and Brown
Umbrella Sedge leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Cardon flower color: White
- Cardon leaf color:
Care of Umbrella Sedge and Cardon
Care of Umbrella Sedge and Cardon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Umbrella Sedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cardon 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 Cardon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.