Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Madagascar
Southeastern Asia, India
Types
Cyperus involucratus, Cyperus albostriatus
Orange, Dark Red (Ratan aboli), Yellow, Delhi Crossandra , Arka Ambara, Arka Kanaka (IIHR varieties)
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Screen Cottage and Informal Garden, Urban areas, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green, Brown
Orange, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
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
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Water daily during growing season
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
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Balanced liquid fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red spider mite, Spider mites
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Hanging Basket, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Agroforestry
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antifungal
Antibacterial, Aphrodisiac, Bronchitis, Cough, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Root
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
-
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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, Cutflower, Hedges, Tropical
Botanical Name
Cyperus Alternifolius
CROSSANDRA infundibuliformis
Common Name
Umbrella Papyrus, Umbrella Sedge, Umbrella Palm, Umbrella Plant
Crossandra, firecracker flower
In Hindi
Umbrella Plant
Crossandra
In German
Dach-Anlage
Crossandra
In French
Parapluie Plante
Crossandra
In Spanish
Umbrella Plant
Crossandra
In Greek
ομπρέλα φυτών
Crossandra
In Portuguese
Planta do guarda-chuva
Crossandra
In Polish
parasol roślin
Crossandra
In Latin
O Planta
Crossandra
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Poales
Scrophulariales
Family
Cyperaceae
Acanthaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Umbrella Sedge and Crossandra
Season and care of Umbrella Sedge and Crossandra is important to know. While considering everything about Umbrella Sedge and Crossandra Care, growing season is an essential factor. Umbrella Sedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Crossandra season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Umbrella Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Crossandra is Loam while the PH of soil for Umbrella Sedge is Acidic, Neutral and for Crossandra is Acidic, Neutral.
Umbrella Sedge and Crossandra Physical Information
Umbrella Sedge and Crossandra physical information is very important for comparison. Umbrella Sedge height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Crossandra height is 40.60 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Umbrella Sedge and Crossandra are as follows:
Umbrella Sedge flower color: Yellow green and Brown
Umbrella Sedge leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Crossandra flower color: Orange and Orange Red
- Crossandra leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Umbrella Sedge and Crossandra
Care of Umbrella Sedge and Crossandra include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Umbrella Sedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Crossandra pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Umbrella Sedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Crossandra needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.