Umbrella Sedge

Chrysanthemum

About Umbrella Sedge and Chrysanthemum

Umbrella Sedge

Chrysanthemum

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What is

Life Span

Annual and Perennial

Perennial

Type

Sedge or Rush

Shrubs

Origin

Madagascar

Asia, Northeastern Europe

Types

Cyperus involucratus, Cyperus albostriatus

Garden mum, Tricolor chrysanthemum, Indian chrysanthemum, Corn marigold

Number of Varieties

2013

0 40000

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Habitat

Temperate Regions

By seashore, Grassland, Thickets

USDA Hardiness Zone

8-113-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-7

9-2

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

45.70 cm2.50 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

45.70 cm1.50 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow green, Brown

Burgandy, Green, Lavender, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, Salmon, White, Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Green, Sea Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

Green, Sea Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Subulate

Ovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Fall, Summer

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Well drained

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral, Slightly Acidic

Soil Drainage

Poorly Drained

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Summer, Summer

Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Late Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Cuttings

Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs

Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral, Slightly Acidic

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Well drained

Soil Drainage Capacity

Poorly Drained

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in summer, Prune to control growth, Remove shoots

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red spider mite, Spider mites

Aphids, Botrytis head rot, Caterpillars, Cutworms, Powdery mildew, Rhizoctonia stem rot, Slugs, Spider mites, Thripes

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Butterflies

Allergy

Asthma, Eczema, Hay fever, Inflammation to sinuses or hives, Skin rash

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antibacterial, Antifungal

Chest pain, Diabetes, Headache, High blood pressure, Swelling

Part of Plant Used

Root

Leaves

Other Uses

Employed in herbal medicine, Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Cyperus Alternifolius

Chrysanthemums

Common Name

Umbrella Papyrus, Umbrella Sedge, Umbrella Palm, Umbrella Plant

Chrysanths

In Hindi

Umbrella Plant

Chrysanthemums

In German

Dach-Anlage

Chrysanthemen

In French

Parapluie Plante

Chrysanthèmes

In Spanish

Umbrella Plant

Crisantemos

In Greek

ομπρέλα φυτών

χρυσάνθεμα

In Portuguese

Planta do guarda-chuva

Crisântemos

In Polish

parasol roślin

Chryzantemy

In Latin

O Planta

Chrysanthemums

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Liliopsida

Magnoliopsida

Order

Poales

Asterales

Family

Cyperaceae

Asteraceae

Genus

Cyperus

Chrysanthemum

Clade

Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots

Tribe

Cypereae

Anthemideae

Subfamily

Cyperoideae

Number of Species

70050

1 27800

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Properties of Umbrella Sedge and Chrysanthemum

Wondering what are the properties of Umbrella Sedge and Chrysanthemum? We provide you with everything About Umbrella Sedge and Chrysanthemum. Umbrella Sedge doesn't have thorns and Chrysanthemum doesn't have thorns. Also Umbrella Sedge does not have fragrant flowers. Umbrella Sedge has allergic reactions like and Chrysanthemum 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 Chrysanthemum and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Umbrella Sedge and Chrysanthemum

Season and care of Umbrella Sedge and Chrysanthemum is important to know. While considering everything about Umbrella Sedge and Chrysanthemum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Umbrella Sedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chrysanthemum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Umbrella Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Chrysanthemum is Well drained while the PH of soil for Umbrella Sedge is Acidic, Neutral and for Chrysanthemum is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.

Umbrella Sedge and Chrysanthemum Physical Information

Umbrella Sedge and Chrysanthemum physical information is very important for comparison. Umbrella Sedge height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Chrysanthemum height is 2.50 cm and width 1.50 cm. The color specification of Umbrella Sedge and Chrysanthemum are as follows:

Umbrella Sedge flower color: Yellow green and Brown
Umbrella Sedge leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Chrysanthemum flower color: Burgandy, Green, Lavender, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, Salmon, White and Yellow
Chrysanthemum leaf color: Dark Green

Care of Umbrella Sedge and Chrysanthemum

Care of Umbrella Sedge and Chrysanthemum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Umbrella Sedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chrysanthemum pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in summer, Prune to control growth and Remove shoots. In summer Umbrella Sedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chrysanthemum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.