Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Madagascar
Eastern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia, Australia
Types
Cyperus involucratus, Cyperus albostriatus
Mareer, Manjak
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Saline Soils, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green, Brown
White, Yellow, Gold, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Light Green, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
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
Clay, 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
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Remove damaged leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red spider mite, Spider mites
Root rot, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought and Salt
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
-
Dizziness, Throat itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
Making cosmetics, used as a dye
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Absorbs greenhouse gases, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antifungal
Acne, Aging, Hair Loss
Part of Plant Used
Root
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
-
Making Shampoo, Showy Purposes, Used as Biofuel, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Edible, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Cyperus Alternifolius
CORDIA subcordata
Common Name
Umbrella Papyrus, Umbrella Sedge, Umbrella Palm, Umbrella Plant
Beach Cordia, Island Walnut, Kou, Sea Trumpet
In Hindi
Umbrella Plant
Cordia subcordata
In German
Dach-Anlage
Cordia subcordata
In French
Parapluie Plante
Cordia subcordata
In Spanish
Umbrella Plant
Cordia subcordata
In Greek
ομπρέλα φυτών
Cordia subcordata
In Portuguese
Planta do guarda-chuva
Cordia subcordata
In Polish
parasol roślin
Cordia subcordata
In Latin
O Planta
Cordia subcordata
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Boraginaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Umbrella Sedge and Kou
Season and care of Umbrella Sedge and Kou is important to know. While considering everything about Umbrella Sedge and Kou Care, growing season is an essential factor. Umbrella Sedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Kou season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Umbrella Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Kou is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Umbrella Sedge is Acidic, Neutral and for Kou is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Umbrella Sedge and Kou Physical Information
Umbrella Sedge and Kou physical information is very important for comparison. Umbrella Sedge height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Kou height is 760.00 cm and width 670.00 cm. The color specification of Umbrella Sedge and Kou are as follows:
Umbrella Sedge flower color: Yellow green and Brown
Umbrella Sedge leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Kou flower color: White, Yellow, Gold and Orange Red
- Kou leaf color: Green
Care of Umbrella Sedge and Kou
Care of Umbrella Sedge and Kou include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Umbrella Sedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Kou pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness and Remove damaged leaves. In summer Umbrella Sedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kou needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.