Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual
Type
Sedge or Rush
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Madagascar
Western United States
Types
Cyperus involucratus, Cyperus albostriatus
Eastern white spruce
Black Hills white spruce
Alberta white spruce
Alaska white spruce
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Cold Regions, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
2-8
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, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Yellow green, Brown
Peach, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Steel Blue
Leaf Shape
Subulate
Cylindrical
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
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the 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
Clay, 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 leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red spider mite, Spider mites
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antifungal
-
Part of Plant Used
Root
Whole plant
Other Uses
-
Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Alpine, Feature Plant, Foundation, Rock Garden, Wall, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
Cyperus Alternifolius
PICEA pungens 'Fat Albert'
Common Name
Umbrella Papyrus, Umbrella Sedge, Umbrella Palm, Umbrella Plant
Fat Albert Spruce
In Hindi
Umbrella Plant
फैट अल्बर्ट सजाना
In German
Dach-Anlage
Fat Albert Spruce
In French
Parapluie Plante
Fat Albert Spruce
In Spanish
Umbrella Plant
Fat Albert Spruce
In Greek
ομπρέλα φυτών
Fat Albert έλατο
In Portuguese
Planta do guarda-chuva
Fat Albert Spruce
In Polish
parasol roślin
Fat Albert Świerk
In Latin
O Planta
Fat Albert Spruce
Family
Cyperaceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
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Subfamily
Cyperoideae
Piceoideae Frankis
Season and Care of Umbrella Sedge and Fat Albert Spruce
Season and care of Umbrella Sedge and Fat Albert Spruce is important to know. While considering everything about Umbrella Sedge and Fat Albert Spruce Care, growing season is an essential factor. Umbrella Sedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Fat Albert Spruce season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Umbrella Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Fat Albert Spruce is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Umbrella Sedge is Acidic, Neutral and for Fat Albert Spruce is Acidic, Neutral.
Umbrella Sedge and Fat Albert Spruce Physical Information
Umbrella Sedge and Fat Albert Spruce physical information is very important for comparison. Umbrella Sedge height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Fat Albert Spruce height is 300.00 cm and width 210.00 cm. The color specification of Umbrella Sedge and Fat Albert Spruce are as follows:
Umbrella Sedge flower color: Yellow green and Brown
Umbrella Sedge leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Fat Albert Spruce flower color: Peach and Pink
- Fat Albert Spruce leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Steel Blue
Care of Umbrella Sedge and Fat Albert Spruce
Care of Umbrella Sedge and Fat Albert Spruce include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Umbrella Sedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Fat Albert Spruce 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 Fat Albert Spruce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.