Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Sedge or Rush
Sedge or Rush
Types
Not Available
C. papyrus, C. papyrus 'Nanus
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Lakes, Shores of rivers or lakes, sluggish streams and rivers, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
7-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow green, Brown
Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Shape
Subulate
Grass like
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Keep ground moist, Requires a lot of watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Poorly 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
fungus
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
No
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antifungal
Cancer, Heals minor burns, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Root
Stem
Other Uses
Not Available
Constructing Boats, Used as fuel, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Cyperus Alternifolius
CYPERUS 'Wild Spike'
Common Name
Umbrella Papyrus, Umbrella Sedge, Umbrella Palm, Umbrella Plant
Papyrus, Wild Spike Cyperus
In Hindi
Umbrella Plant
पेपिरस संयंत्र
In German
Dach-Anlage
ägyptischen Papyrus-Pflanze
In French
Parapluie Plante
Papyrus égyptien
In Spanish
Umbrella Plant
Papiro egipcio
In Greek
ομπρέλα φυτών
αιγυπτιακό πάπυρο
In Portuguese
Planta do guarda-chuva
Papiro egípcio
In Polish
parasol roślin
Papiro egipcio
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Agaricomycetes
Family
Cyperaceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Cyperoideae
Cyperoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Umbrella Sedge and Egyptian Papyrus
Wondering what are the properties of Umbrella Sedge and Egyptian Papyrus? We provide you with everything About Umbrella Sedge and Egyptian Papyrus. Umbrella Sedge doesn't have thorns and Egyptian Papyrus doesn't have thorns. Also Umbrella Sedge does not have fragrant flowers. Umbrella Sedge has allergic reactions like Not Available and Egyptian Papyrus has allergic reactions like Not Available. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Umbrella Sedge and Egyptian Papyrus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Umbrella Sedge and Egyptian Papyrus
Season and care of Umbrella Sedge and Egyptian Papyrus is important to know. While considering everything about Umbrella Sedge and Egyptian Papyrus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Umbrella Sedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Egyptian Papyrus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Umbrella Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Egyptian Papyrus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Umbrella Sedge is Acidic, Neutral and for Egyptian Papyrus is Neutral.
Umbrella Sedge and Egyptian Papyrus Physical Information
Umbrella Sedge and Egyptian Papyrus physical information is very important for comparison. Umbrella Sedge height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Egyptian Papyrus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Umbrella Sedge and Egyptian Papyrus are as follows:
Umbrella Sedge flower color: Yellow green and Brown
Umbrella Sedge leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Egyptian Papyrus flower color: Tan
- Egyptian Papyrus leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Umbrella Sedge and Egyptian Papyrus
Care of Umbrella Sedge and Egyptian Papyrus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Umbrella Sedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Egyptian Papyrus 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 Egyptian Papyrus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.