Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Madagascar
Western United States, California, Canada, China
Types
Cyperus involucratus, Cyperus albostriatus
Balsam Fir, Cannan Fir, Fraser Fir, Grand Fir
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Moist Soils, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
4-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green, Brown
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
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Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Subulate
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
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Tolerances
Drought
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires consistently moist soil
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
Clay, Loam
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
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Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
Pests and Diseases
Red spider mite, Spider mites
Beetles, Borers, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Insects
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas tree
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antifungal
Burns, Cough, Sore throat, Stomach pain, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Root
Whole plant
Other Uses
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Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in biomass, Used in paper industry, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used for ship building, Wood is used in construction, Wood log is used in making fences
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Alpine, Feature Plant, Foundation, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Cyperus Alternifolius
PSEUDOTSUGA menziesii
Common Name
Umbrella Papyrus, Umbrella Sedge, Umbrella Palm, Umbrella Plant
Douglas Fir
In Hindi
Umbrella Plant
डगलस फ़िर
In German
Dach-Anlage
Douglasfichte
In French
Parapluie Plante
le sapin de Douglas
In Spanish
Umbrella Plant
abeto Douglas
In Greek
ομπρέλα φυτών
έλατο Douglas
In Portuguese
Planta do guarda-chuva
Douglas Fir
In Polish
parasol roślin
daglezji
In Latin
O Planta
Douglas abies
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Pinaceae
Genus
Cyperus
Pseudotsuga
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
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Season and Care of Umbrella Sedge and Douglas Fir
Season and care of Umbrella Sedge and Douglas Fir is important to know. While considering everything about Umbrella Sedge and Douglas Fir Care, growing season is an essential factor. Umbrella Sedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Douglas Fir season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Umbrella Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Douglas Fir is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Umbrella Sedge is Acidic, Neutral and for Douglas Fir is Acidic, Neutral.
Umbrella Sedge and Douglas Fir Physical Information
Umbrella Sedge and Douglas Fir physical information is very important for comparison. Umbrella Sedge height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Douglas Fir height is 2,440.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Umbrella Sedge and Douglas Fir are as follows:
Umbrella Sedge flower color: Yellow green and Brown
Umbrella Sedge leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Douglas Fir flower color:
- Douglas Fir leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Umbrella Sedge and Douglas Fir
Care of Umbrella Sedge and Douglas Fir include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Umbrella Sedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Douglas Fir pruning is done . In summer Umbrella Sedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Douglas Fir needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.