Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Madagascar
Central America, South America
Types
Cyperus involucratus, Cyperus albostriatus
Persea americana
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
9-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
9, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow green, Brown
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Purple, Gold, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light 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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
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
Weevils
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antifungal
Antidepressant, Detoxification, Digestive, Improve heart health, osteoporosis
Part of Plant Used
Root
Fruits
Other Uses
-
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
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, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
Cyperus Alternifolius
PERSEA americana 'Stewart'( Mexican Strain)
Common Name
Umbrella Papyrus, Umbrella Sedge, Umbrella Palm, Umbrella Plant
Avocado, Mexican Avocado
In Hindi
Umbrella Plant
Mexican Avocado
In German
Dach-Anlage
Mexican Avocado
In French
Parapluie Plante
Mexican Avocado
In Spanish
Umbrella Plant
Mexican Avocado
In Greek
ομπρέλα φυτών
Mexican Avocado
In Portuguese
Planta do guarda-chuva
Mexican Avocado
In Polish
parasol roślin
Mexican Avocado
In Latin
O Planta
Mexican Avocado
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Lauraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Season and Care of Umbrella Sedge and Mexican Avocado
Season and care of Umbrella Sedge and Mexican Avocado is important to know. While considering everything about Umbrella Sedge and Mexican Avocado Care, growing season is an essential factor. Umbrella Sedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mexican Avocado season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Umbrella Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Mexican Avocado is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Umbrella Sedge is Acidic, Neutral and for Mexican Avocado is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Umbrella Sedge and Mexican Avocado Physical Information
Umbrella Sedge and Mexican Avocado physical information is very important for comparison. Umbrella Sedge height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Mexican Avocado height is 910.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Umbrella Sedge and Mexican Avocado are as follows:
Umbrella Sedge flower color: Yellow green and Brown
Umbrella Sedge leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Mexican Avocado flower color: White and Yellow
- Mexican Avocado leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Umbrella Sedge and Mexican Avocado
Care of Umbrella Sedge and Mexican Avocado include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Umbrella Sedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mexican Avocado 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 Mexican Avocado needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.