Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Sedge or Rush
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Madagascar
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Western Asia
Types
Cyperus involucratus, Cyperus albostriatus
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Habitat
Temperate Regions
Alpine Meadows, Mediterranean region, Rock outcrops, Slopes, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1 - 7,15 - 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Yellow green, Brown
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray 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
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Late Summer, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium, Requires regular watering
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune once the plant is tall enough, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red spider mite, Spider mites
Adelgids, Bark beetles, Blister Rust, Canker, Sawfly Larvae, Spruce spider mite, White pine weevil
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds, Insects
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Decorating walls, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc., Used for making hedges
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antifungal
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Part of Plant Used
Root
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Other Uses
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Application in Furniture, Condiment, Food for animals, Paper pulp, Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas Tree, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Cyperus Alternifolius
Pinus balfouriana
Common Name
Umbrella Papyrus, Umbrella Sedge, Umbrella Palm, Umbrella Plant
Foxtail pine
In Hindi
Umbrella Plant
foxtail pine
In German
Dach-Anlage
foxtail Kiefer
In French
Parapluie Plante
sétaire pin
In Spanish
Umbrella Plant
pino de cola de zorra
In Greek
ομπρέλα φυτών
αλωπέκουρου πεύκο
In Portuguese
Planta do guarda-chuva
pinho foxtail
In Polish
parasol roślin
włośnica sosny
In Latin
O Planta
panicum pinus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
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Subfamily
Cyperoideae
Pinoideae
Season and Care of Umbrella Sedge and Foxtail pine
Season and care of Umbrella Sedge and Foxtail pine is important to know. While considering everything about Umbrella Sedge and Foxtail pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Umbrella Sedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Foxtail pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Umbrella Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Foxtail pine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Umbrella Sedge is Acidic, Neutral and for Foxtail pine is Acidic, Neutral.
Umbrella Sedge and Foxtail pine Physical Information
Umbrella Sedge and Foxtail pine physical information is very important for comparison. Umbrella Sedge height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Foxtail pine height is 1,000.00 cm and width 200.00 cm. The color specification of Umbrella Sedge and Foxtail pine are as follows:
Umbrella Sedge flower color: Yellow green and Brown
Umbrella Sedge leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Foxtail pine flower color:
- Foxtail pine leaf color: Green
Care of Umbrella Sedge and Foxtail pine
Care of Umbrella Sedge and Foxtail pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Umbrella Sedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Foxtail pine pruning is done Prune once the plant is tall enough and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Umbrella Sedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Foxtail pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.