Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Madagascar
Southeastern Asia, India
Types
Cyperus involucratus, Cyperus albostriatus
Crossandra, Firecracker Plant
Habitat
Temperate Regions
gardens, Homesteads, Urban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green, Brown
Orange, Light Yellow, Peach, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green, Dark 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
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer
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
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
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red spider mite, Spider mites
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antifungal
Cold, Cough, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Root
Flowers
Other Uses
-
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
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Cyperus Alternifolius
CROSSANDRA infundibuliformis
Common Name
Umbrella Papyrus, Umbrella Sedge, Umbrella Palm, Umbrella Plant
Firecracker Flower
In Hindi
Umbrella Plant
आबोली
In German
Dach-Anlage
Kracher-Blume
In French
Parapluie Plante
Firecracker fleur
In Spanish
Umbrella Plant
flor petardo
In Greek
ομπρέλα φυτών
πυροτέχνημα λουλούδι
In Portuguese
Planta do guarda-chuva
flor foguete
In Polish
parasol roślin
petarda kwiat
In Latin
O Planta
flos Firecracker
Family
Cyperaceae
Acanthaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Cyperoideae
Brodiaeoideae
Properties of Umbrella Sedge and Firecracker Flower
Wondering what are the properties of Umbrella Sedge and Firecracker Flower? We provide you with everything About Umbrella Sedge and Firecracker Flower. Umbrella Sedge doesn't have thorns and Firecracker Flower doesn't have thorns. Also Umbrella Sedge does not have fragrant flowers. Umbrella Sedge has allergic reactions like and Firecracker Flower has allergic reactions like . 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 Firecracker Flower and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Umbrella Sedge and Firecracker Flower
Season and care of Umbrella Sedge and Firecracker Flower is important to know. While considering everything about Umbrella Sedge and Firecracker Flower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Umbrella Sedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Firecracker Flower season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Umbrella Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Firecracker Flower is Loam while the PH of soil for Umbrella Sedge is Acidic, Neutral and for Firecracker Flower is Acidic, Neutral.
Umbrella Sedge and Firecracker Flower Physical Information
Umbrella Sedge and Firecracker Flower physical information is very important for comparison. Umbrella Sedge height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Firecracker Flower height is 40.60 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Umbrella Sedge and Firecracker Flower are as follows:
Umbrella Sedge flower color: Yellow green and Brown
Umbrella Sedge leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Firecracker Flower flower color: Orange, Light Yellow, Peach and Orange Red
- Firecracker Flower leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Umbrella Sedge and Firecracker Flower
Care of Umbrella Sedge and Firecracker Flower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Umbrella Sedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Firecracker Flower pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Umbrella Sedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Firecracker Flower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.