Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Sedge or Rush
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Madagascar
North America, Northeastern United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
Types
Cyperus involucratus, Cyperus albostriatus
Ilex glabra, Ilex crenata, Ilex verticillata
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Coastal Regions, Lowland, Mountains, Subtropical climates, Suburban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green, Brown
White
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, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red spider mite, Spider mites
Aphids
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antifungal
-
Part of Plant Used
Root
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
-
Can be made into a herbal tea
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Cyperus Alternifolius
ILEX glabra
Common Name
Umbrella Papyrus, Umbrella Sedge, Umbrella Palm, Umbrella Plant
American Pokeweed, Inkberry, Silberstein American Pokeweed
In Hindi
Umbrella Plant
Inkberry
In German
Dach-Anlage
Inkberry
In French
Parapluie Plante
Inkberry
In Spanish
Umbrella Plant
Inkberry
In Greek
ομπρέλα φυτών
Inkberry
In Portuguese
Planta do guarda-chuva
Inkberry
In Polish
parasol roślin
inkberry
In Latin
O Planta
Inkberry
Order
Poales
Aquifoliales
Family
Cyperaceae
Phytolaccaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Umbrella Sedge and Inkberry
Season and care of Umbrella Sedge and Inkberry is important to know. While considering everything about Umbrella Sedge and Inkberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Umbrella Sedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Inkberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Umbrella Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Inkberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Umbrella Sedge is Acidic, Neutral and for Inkberry is Acidic, Neutral.
Umbrella Sedge and Inkberry Physical Information
Umbrella Sedge and Inkberry physical information is very important for comparison. Umbrella Sedge height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Inkberry height is 120.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Umbrella Sedge and Inkberry are as follows:
Umbrella Sedge flower color: Yellow green and Brown
Umbrella Sedge leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Inkberry flower color: White
- Inkberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Umbrella Sedge and Inkberry
Care of Umbrella Sedge and Inkberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Umbrella Sedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Inkberry pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Umbrella Sedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Inkberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.