Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Madagascar
Southeastern Asia, China
Types
Cyperus involucratus, Cyperus albostriatus
Radermachera sinica
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Clay soil areas, Subtropical forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
10-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow green, Brown
White, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
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
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Subulate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings, Spores, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Needs 2-3 times watering per 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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Red spider mite, Spider mites
Aphids, Black rot, Mildew, Root rot, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry soil, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Aphids, Leafminer, Mosquitos
Allergy
-
Abdominal distension, Inflammation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Glowing Skin, Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, soil stabilisation, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antifungal
Aging, Anti-fungal, Emmoiliant
Part of Plant Used
Root
Leaves
Other Uses
-
Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Cyperus Alternifolius
RADERMACHERA sinica
Common Name
Umbrella Papyrus, Umbrella Sedge, Umbrella Palm, Umbrella Plant
China Doll
In Hindi
Umbrella Plant
चीनी गुड़िया पेड़
In German
Dach-Anlage
Zimmeresche
In French
Parapluie Plante
china doll
In Spanish
Umbrella Plant
china doll
In Greek
ομπρέλα φυτών
δέντρο κούκλα Κίνα
In Portuguese
Planta do guarda-chuva
china árvore boneca
In Polish
parasol roślin
China Doll drzewo
In Latin
O Planta
Sinis pupa ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Bignoniaceae
Genus
Cyperus
Radermachera
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Umbrella Sedge and China Doll
Season and care of Umbrella Sedge and China Doll is important to know. While considering everything about Umbrella Sedge and China Doll Care, growing season is an essential factor. Umbrella Sedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and China Doll season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Umbrella Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand and for China Doll is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Umbrella Sedge is Acidic, Neutral and for China Doll is Acidic, Neutral.
Umbrella Sedge and China Doll Physical Information
Umbrella Sedge and China Doll physical information is very important for comparison. Umbrella Sedge height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas China Doll height is 610.00 cm and width 490.00 cm. The color specification of Umbrella Sedge and China Doll are as follows:
Umbrella Sedge flower color: Yellow green and Brown
Umbrella Sedge leaf color: Green and Dark Green
China Doll flower color: White and Gold
- China Doll leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Umbrella Sedge and China Doll
Care of Umbrella Sedge and China Doll include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Umbrella Sedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and China Doll pruning is done Prune central stem, 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 China Doll needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.