Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Madagascar
China, Japan, Korea
Types
Cyperus involucratus, Cyperus albostriatus
Amanogawa , Shirotae , Shogetsu
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
6-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Clump-Forming
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Yellow green, Brown
Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Plum
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Gold, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Subulate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
prune to control shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red spider mite, Spider mites
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Borers, Caterpillars, Scale insects, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Aphids, Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Cottage Garden, Wild gardens
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antifungal
anti viral, Anti-oxidant
Part of Plant Used
Root
Bark
Other Uses
-
Grown for shade, Traditional medicine, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Cyperus Alternifolius
PRUNUS serrulata 'Kwanzan'
Common Name
Umbrella Papyrus, Umbrella Sedge, Umbrella Palm, Umbrella Plant
Kwanzan Cherry
In Hindi
Umbrella Plant
Kwanzan Cherry
In German
Dach-Anlage
Kwanzan Cherry
In French
Parapluie Plante
Kwanzan Cherry
In Spanish
Umbrella Plant
Kwanzan Cherry
In Greek
ομπρέλα φυτών
Kwanzan Cherry
In Portuguese
Planta do guarda-chuva
Árvore de cereja
In Polish
parasol roślin
Wiśnia drzewa
In Latin
O Planta
Kwanzan Cherry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Eudicots
Season and Care of Umbrella Sedge and Kwanzan Cherry
Season and care of Umbrella Sedge and Kwanzan Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Umbrella Sedge and Kwanzan Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Umbrella Sedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Kwanzan Cherry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Umbrella Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Kwanzan Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Umbrella Sedge is Acidic, Neutral and for Kwanzan Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
Umbrella Sedge and Kwanzan Cherry Physical Information
Umbrella Sedge and Kwanzan Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Umbrella Sedge height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Kwanzan Cherry height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Umbrella Sedge and Kwanzan Cherry are as follows:
Umbrella Sedge flower color: Yellow green and Brown
Umbrella Sedge leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Kwanzan Cherry flower color: Pink
- Kwanzan Cherry leaf color: Green and Plum
Care of Umbrella Sedge and Kwanzan Cherry
Care of Umbrella Sedge and Kwanzan Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Umbrella Sedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Kwanzan Cherry pruning is done prune to control shape, 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 Kwanzan Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.