Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Sedge or Rush
Cactus or Succulent
Types
Cyperus involucratus, Cyperus albostriatus
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Habitat
Temperate Regions
Coastal Mountains, Humid climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Yellow green, Brown
White, Red, Orange, Pink, Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Subulate
Toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial 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
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water
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
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
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Allergy
-
Eye irritation, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antifungal
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Part of Plant Used
Root
Leaves
Other Uses
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Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas Tree, 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, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
Cyperus Alternifolius
SCHLUMBERGERA truncata
Common Name
Umbrella Papyrus, Umbrella Sedge, Umbrella Palm, Umbrella Plant
False Christmas Cactus
In Hindi
Umbrella Plant
False Christmas Cactus
In German
Dach-Anlage
False Christmas Cactus
In French
Parapluie Plante
Cactus de Noël
In Spanish
Umbrella Plant
cactus de navidad
In Greek
ομπρέλα φυτών
False Christmas Cactus
In Portuguese
Planta do guarda-chuva
flor de maio
In Polish
parasol roślin
Szlumbergera ucięta
In Latin
O Planta
False Christmas Cactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Poales
Caryophyllales
Family
Cyperaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Cyperus
Schlumbergera
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Cypereae
Rhipsalideae
Subfamily
Cyperoideae
Cactoideae
Season and Care of Umbrella Sedge and False Christmas Cactus
Season and care of Umbrella Sedge and False Christmas Cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Umbrella Sedge and False Christmas Cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Umbrella Sedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and False Christmas Cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Umbrella Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand and for False Christmas Cactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Umbrella Sedge is Acidic, Neutral and for False Christmas Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Umbrella Sedge and False Christmas Cactus Physical Information
Umbrella Sedge and False Christmas Cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Umbrella Sedge height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas False Christmas Cactus height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Umbrella Sedge and False Christmas Cactus are as follows:
Umbrella Sedge flower color: Yellow green and Brown
Umbrella Sedge leaf color: Green and Dark Green
False Christmas Cactus flower color: White, Red, Orange, Pink and Salmon
- False Christmas Cactus leaf color: Green
Care of Umbrella Sedge and False Christmas Cactus
Care of Umbrella Sedge and False Christmas Cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Umbrella Sedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and False Christmas Cactus 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 False Christmas Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.