Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Sedge or Rush
Shrubs
Origin
Madagascar
China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, The Hiamalayas
Types
Not Available
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Forest margins, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
3-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green, Brown
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green, Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Subulate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Light
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Light
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune lower leaves, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red spider mite, Spider mites
Anthracnose, Cercospora leaf spot, Mushroom root rot, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Not Available
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antifungal
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Root
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Not Available
Botanical Name
Cyperus Alternifolius
Hydrangea
Common Name
Umbrella Papyrus, Umbrella Sedge, Umbrella Palm, Umbrella Plant
Hydrangea or hortensia
In Hindi
Umbrella Plant
Hydrangea
In German
Dach-Anlage
Hortensie
In French
Parapluie Plante
Hortensia
In Spanish
Umbrella Plant
Hortensia
In Greek
ομπρέλα φυτών
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Planta do guarda-chuva
Hortênsia
In Polish
parasol roślin
Hortensja
In Latin
O Planta
Hibiscus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Hydrangeaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Cypereae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cyperoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Umbrella Sedge and Hydrangea
Season and care of Umbrella Sedge and Hydrangea is important to know. While considering everything about Umbrella Sedge and Hydrangea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Umbrella Sedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Hydrangea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Umbrella Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Hydrangea is Light while the PH of soil for Umbrella Sedge is Acidic, Neutral and for Hydrangea is Acidic.
Umbrella Sedge and Hydrangea Physical Information
Umbrella Sedge and Hydrangea physical information is very important for comparison. Umbrella Sedge height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Hydrangea height is 4.92 cm and width 11.00 cm. The color specification of Umbrella Sedge and Hydrangea are as follows:
Umbrella Sedge flower color: Yellow green and Brown
Umbrella Sedge leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Hydrangea flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Hydrangea leaf color: Green
Care of Umbrella Sedge and Hydrangea
Care of Umbrella Sedge and Hydrangea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Umbrella Sedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Hydrangea pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune lower leaves, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Umbrella Sedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hydrangea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.