Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Sedge or Rush
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Madagascar
China, Korea
Types
Cyperus involucratus, Cyperus albostriatus
Ilex cornuta, Ilex x meserveae
Habitat
Temperate Regions
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
6-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green, Brown
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Subulate
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red spider mite, Spider mites
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
-
Diarrhea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Borders
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antifungal
Carminative, Febrifuge, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Root
Bark, Leaves, Whole plant
Other Uses
-
Decoration Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
Cyperus Alternifolius
ILEX cornuta
Common Name
Umbrella Papyrus, Umbrella Sedge, Umbrella Palm, Umbrella Plant
Chinese Holly, Horned Holly
In Hindi
Umbrella Plant
Chinese Holly
In German
Dach-Anlage
Chinesische Stechpalme
In French
Parapluie Plante
Chinese Holly
In Spanish
Umbrella Plant
Chinese Holly
In Greek
ομπρέλα φυτών
Chinese Holly
In Portuguese
Planta do guarda-chuva
Chinese Holly
In Polish
parasol roślin
Chinese Holly
In Latin
O Planta
Chinese Holly
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Aquifoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Umbrella Sedge and Chinese Holly
Wondering what are the properties of Umbrella Sedge and Chinese Holly? We provide you with everything About Umbrella Sedge and Chinese Holly. Umbrella Sedge doesn't have thorns and Chinese Holly doesn't have thorns. Also Umbrella Sedge does not have fragrant flowers. Umbrella Sedge has allergic reactions like and Chinese Holly 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 Chinese Holly and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Umbrella Sedge and Chinese Holly
Season and care of Umbrella Sedge and Chinese Holly is important to know. While considering everything about Umbrella Sedge and Chinese Holly Care, growing season is an essential factor. Umbrella Sedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chinese Holly season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Umbrella Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Chinese Holly is Loam while the PH of soil for Umbrella Sedge is Acidic, Neutral and for Chinese Holly is Acidic, Neutral.
Umbrella Sedge and Chinese Holly Physical Information
Umbrella Sedge and Chinese Holly physical information is very important for comparison. Umbrella Sedge height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Chinese Holly height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Umbrella Sedge and Chinese Holly are as follows:
Umbrella Sedge flower color: Yellow green and Brown
Umbrella Sedge leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Chinese Holly flower color: White
- Chinese Holly leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Umbrella Sedge and Chinese Holly
Care of Umbrella Sedge and Chinese Holly include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Umbrella Sedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chinese Holly 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 Chinese Holly needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.