Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Sedge or Rush
Cactus
Origin
Madagascar
Central America, South America, Brazil
Types
Cyperus involucratus, Cyperus albostriatus
Columnar Cacti
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Desert, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
12-15
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
Red, Orange, Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Subulate
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Reduce watering in winter
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize the soil before planting, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red spider mite, Spider mites
Bacterial Stem Rot, fungus, Mealybugs, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antifungal
-
Part of Plant Used
Root
Whole plant
Other Uses
-
Florist trade and landscaping, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Cyperus Alternifolius
Cleistocactus strausii
Common Name
Umbrella Papyrus, Umbrella Sedge, Umbrella Palm, Umbrella Plant
silver torch or wooly torch
In Hindi
Umbrella Plant
Cleistocactus strausii
In German
Dach-Anlage
Cleistocactus strausii
In French
Parapluie Plante
Cleistocactus strausii
In Spanish
Umbrella Plant
Cleistocactus strausii
In Greek
ομπρέλα φυτών
cleistocactus strausii
In Portuguese
Planta do guarda-chuva
Cleistocactus strausii
In Polish
parasol roślin
cleistocastus strausii
In Latin
O Planta
Cleistocactus strausii
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Poales
Caryophyllales
Family
Cyperaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Cyperus
Cleistocactus
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Cypereae
Trichocereeae
Subfamily
Cyperoideae
Cactoideae
Season and Care of Umbrella Sedge and Cleistocactus Strausii
Season and care of Umbrella Sedge and Cleistocactus Strausii is important to know. While considering everything about Umbrella Sedge and Cleistocactus Strausii Care, growing season is an essential factor. Umbrella Sedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cleistocactus Strausii season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Umbrella Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cleistocactus Strausii is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Umbrella Sedge is Acidic, Neutral and for Cleistocactus Strausii is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Umbrella Sedge and Cleistocactus Strausii Physical Information
Umbrella Sedge and Cleistocactus Strausii physical information is very important for comparison. Umbrella Sedge height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Cleistocactus Strausii height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Umbrella Sedge and Cleistocactus Strausii are as follows:
Umbrella Sedge flower color: Yellow green and Brown
Umbrella Sedge leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Cleistocactus Strausii flower color: Red, Orange and Salmon
- Cleistocactus Strausii leaf color:
Care of Umbrella Sedge and Cleistocactus Strausii
Care of Umbrella Sedge and Cleistocactus Strausii include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Umbrella Sedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cleistocactus Strausii 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 Cleistocactus Strausii needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.