Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Sedge or Rush
Palm or Cycad
Origin
Madagascar
Caribbean
Types
Cyperus involucratus, Cyperus albostriatus
Wild sago
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Loamy soils, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
8-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Yellow green, Brown
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Subulate
Lance shaped
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, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
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Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Requires watering in the growing season, Water occasionally
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, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red spider mite, Spider mites
Mealybugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antifungal
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Part of Plant Used
Root
Whole plant
Other Uses
-
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Container, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
Cyperus Alternifolius
ZAMIA pumila
Common Name
Umbrella Papyrus, Umbrella Sedge, Umbrella Palm, Umbrella Plant
Coontie
In Hindi
Umbrella Plant
Coontie
In German
Dach-Anlage
Coontie
In French
Parapluie Plante
coontie
In Spanish
Umbrella Plant
coontie
In Greek
ομπρέλα φυτών
Coontie
In Portuguese
Planta do guarda-chuva
Coontie
In Polish
parasol roślin
Coontie
In Latin
O Planta
Coontie
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Cycadophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Cycadopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Zamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
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Subfamily
Cyperoideae
Zamioideae
Season and Care of Umbrella Sedge and Coontie
Season and care of Umbrella Sedge and Coontie is important to know. While considering everything about Umbrella Sedge and Coontie Care, growing season is an essential factor. Umbrella Sedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Coontie season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Umbrella Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Coontie is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Umbrella Sedge is Acidic, Neutral and for Coontie is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Umbrella Sedge and Coontie Physical Information
Umbrella Sedge and Coontie physical information is very important for comparison. Umbrella Sedge height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Coontie height is 60.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Umbrella Sedge and Coontie are as follows:
Care of Umbrella Sedge and Coontie
Care of Umbrella Sedge and Coontie include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Umbrella Sedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Coontie pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Umbrella Sedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Coontie needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.