Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Madagascar
Madagascar
Types
Cyperus involucratus, Cyperus albostriatus
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Habitat
Temperate Regions
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
9-13
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green, Brown
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green, Gray 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, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
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
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
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
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antifungal
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Part of Plant Used
Root
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
-
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, 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
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
Cyperus Alternifolius
Euphorbia tithymaloides
Common Name
Umbrella Papyrus, Umbrella Sedge, Umbrella Palm, Umbrella Plant
Devil's Backbone
In Hindi
Umbrella Plant
Devil's Backbone
In German
Dach-Anlage
Devil's Backbone
In French
Parapluie Plante
Backbone du Diable
In Spanish
Umbrella Plant
El espinazo del diablo
In Greek
ομπρέλα φυτών
Devil's Backbone
In Portuguese
Planta do guarda-chuva
Espinha do Diabo
In Polish
parasol roślin
Kręgosłup diabła
In Latin
O Planta
Narum diaboli
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Poales
Malpighiales
Family
Cyperaceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Cypereae
Euphorbieae
Subfamily
Cyperoideae
Euphorbioideae
Season and Care of Umbrella Sedge and Devils Backbone
Season and care of Umbrella Sedge and Devils Backbone is important to know. While considering everything about Umbrella Sedge and Devils Backbone Care, growing season is an essential factor. Umbrella Sedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Umbrella Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Umbrella Sedge is Acidic, Neutral and for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline.
Umbrella Sedge and Devils Backbone Physical Information
Umbrella Sedge and Devils Backbone physical information is very important for comparison. Umbrella Sedge height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Umbrella Sedge and Devils Backbone are as follows:
Umbrella Sedge flower color: Yellow green and Brown
Umbrella Sedge leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
- Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Care of Umbrella Sedge and Devils Backbone
Care of Umbrella Sedge and Devils Backbone include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Umbrella Sedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Devils Backbone 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 Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.