Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual
Origin
Madagascar
Europe, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Types
Cyperus involucratus, Cyperus albostriatus
Shrub
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Clump-Forming
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Yellow green, Brown
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Subulate
Lobed
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Grafting
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
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
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antifungal
Minerals, Rich in protein, tonic in pregnancy, Vitamin E
Part of Plant Used
Root
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
-
Culinary use, 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
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
Cyperus Alternifolius
CORYLUS avellana 'Contorta'
Common Name
Umbrella Papyrus, Umbrella Sedge, Umbrella Palm, Umbrella Plant
common hazel
In Hindi
Umbrella Plant
contorted filbert
In German
Dach-Anlage
contorted filbert
In French
Parapluie Plante
noisetier contorsionné
In Spanish
Umbrella Plant
avellana contorsionada
In Greek
ομπρέλα φυτών
παραμορφωμένες φουντουκιού
In Portuguese
Planta do guarda-chuva
filbert contorcido
In Polish
parasol roślin
wykrzywioną leszczyna
In Latin
O Planta
contortis Avellanam
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Umbrella Sedge and Contorted Filbert
Season and care of Umbrella Sedge and Contorted Filbert is important to know. While considering everything about Umbrella Sedge and Contorted Filbert Care, growing season is an essential factor. Umbrella Sedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Contorted Filbert season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Umbrella Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Contorted Filbert is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Umbrella Sedge is Acidic, Neutral and for Contorted Filbert is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Umbrella Sedge and Contorted Filbert Physical Information
Umbrella Sedge and Contorted Filbert physical information is very important for comparison. Umbrella Sedge height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Contorted Filbert height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Umbrella Sedge and Contorted Filbert are as follows:
Umbrella Sedge flower color: Yellow green and Brown
Umbrella Sedge leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Contorted Filbert flower color: Yellow
- Contorted Filbert leaf color: Green
Care of Umbrella Sedge and Contorted Filbert
Care of Umbrella Sedge and Contorted Filbert include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Umbrella Sedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Contorted Filbert 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 Contorted Filbert needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.