Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Sedge or Rush
Houseplant
Origin
Madagascar
Australia
Types
Cyperus involucratus, Cyperus albostriatus
Anigozanthos
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Dry areas, Temperate Regions, Well Drained
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
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow green, Brown
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
-
Green, Brown
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
-
Leaf Shape
Subulate
Linear
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
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
-
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings, Tissue culture
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
-
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red spider mite, Spider mites
fungus
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antifungal
-
Part of Plant Used
Root
Buds, Flowers
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Cyperus Alternifolius
ANIGOZANTHOS
Common Name
Umbrella Papyrus, Umbrella Sedge, Umbrella Palm, Umbrella Plant
Kangaroo Paws
In Hindi
Umbrella Plant
Kangaroo Paws
In German
Dach-Anlage
Kangaroo Paws
In French
Parapluie Plante
Kangaroo Paws
In Spanish
Umbrella Plant
Kangaroo Paws
In Greek
ομπρέλα φυτών
Kangaroo Paws
In Portuguese
Planta do guarda-chuva
Kangaroo Paws
In Polish
parasol roślin
Kangaroo Paws
In Latin
O Planta
Kangaroo Paws
Order
Poales
Commelinales
Family
Cyperaceae
Haemodoraceae
Genus
Cyperus
Anigozanthos
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Cyperoideae
Conostyloideae
Season and Care of Umbrella Sedge and Kangaroo Paws
Season and care of Umbrella Sedge and Kangaroo Paws is important to know. While considering everything about Umbrella Sedge and Kangaroo Paws Care, growing season is an essential factor. Umbrella Sedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Kangaroo Paws season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Umbrella Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Kangaroo Paws is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Umbrella Sedge is Acidic, Neutral and for Kangaroo Paws is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Umbrella Sedge and Kangaroo Paws Physical Information
Umbrella Sedge and Kangaroo Paws physical information is very important for comparison. Umbrella Sedge height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Kangaroo Paws height is 100.00 cm and width 40.00 cm. The color specification of Umbrella Sedge and Kangaroo Paws are as follows:
Umbrella Sedge flower color: Yellow green and Brown
Umbrella Sedge leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Kangaroo Paws flower color: Yellow, Red, Green, Purple and Orange
- Kangaroo Paws leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Umbrella Sedge and Kangaroo Paws
Care of Umbrella Sedge and Kangaroo Paws include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Umbrella Sedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Kangaroo Paws pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Umbrella Sedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kangaroo Paws needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.