Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Type
Sedge or Rush
Flowering Plants, Shrub
Types
Cyperus involucratus, Cyperus albostriatus
Kalanchoe velutina, Kalanchoe hildebrantii
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Deciduous forests, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
Yellow green, Brown
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
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Leaf Shape
Subulate
Oval with toothed margin
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
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The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
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Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
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Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
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Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
From bulbs, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
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Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune for shortening long shoots, pruning needed for strong structure
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red spider mite, Spider mites
Bacteria wilt, Crown gall, Mosaic viruses, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
-
breathing problems, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets
Beauty Benefits
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For treating wrinkles, Improve skin tone
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for insects, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antifungal
Immunity, Inflammation, Jaundice, Kidney Stones, Neurodegenerative Disorders, Piles
Part of Plant Used
Root
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
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Making Perfumes, 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
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Botanical Name
Cyperus Alternifolius
KALANCHOE 'Mirabella'
Common Name
Umbrella Papyrus, Umbrella Sedge, Umbrella Palm, Umbrella Plant
Kalanchoe
In Hindi
Umbrella Plant
Kalanchoe
In German
Dach-Anlage
Kalanchoe
In French
Parapluie Plante
Kalanchoe
In Spanish
Umbrella Plant
Kalanchoe
In Greek
ομπρέλα φυτών
Kalanchoe
In Portuguese
Planta do guarda-chuva
Kalanchoe
In Polish
parasol roślin
Kalanchoe
In Latin
O Planta
Kalanchoe
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Season and Care of Umbrella Sedge and Kalanchoe
Season and care of Umbrella Sedge and Kalanchoe is important to know. While considering everything about Umbrella Sedge and Kalanchoe Care, growing season is an essential factor. Umbrella Sedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Kalanchoe season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Umbrella Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Kalanchoe is while the PH of soil for Umbrella Sedge is Acidic, Neutral and for Kalanchoe is .
Umbrella Sedge and Kalanchoe Physical Information
Umbrella Sedge and Kalanchoe physical information is very important for comparison. Umbrella Sedge height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Kalanchoe height is 30.00 cm and width 15.00 cm. The color specification of Umbrella Sedge and Kalanchoe are as follows:
Care of Umbrella Sedge and Kalanchoe
Care of Umbrella Sedge and Kalanchoe include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Umbrella Sedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Kalanchoe pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots and pruning needed for strong structure. In summer Umbrella Sedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kalanchoe needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.