Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Sedge or Rush
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Madagascar
Russia/Siberia
Types
Cyperus involucratus, Cyperus albostriatus
Shrub
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Cold Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
4-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow green, Brown
Dark Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Purple, Sienna, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Subulate
Scale-like imbricate
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
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
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Tolerances
Drought
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Water during dry weather, Water occasionally
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well 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
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red spider mite, Spider mites
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Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Environmental Uses
Air purification
-
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antifungal
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Part of Plant Used
Root
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Other Uses
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Used for bedding in gardens
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Alpine, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Cyperus Alternifolius
MICROBIOTA decussata
Common Name
Umbrella Papyrus, Umbrella Sedge, Umbrella Palm, Umbrella Plant
Microbiota, Siberian carpet cypress, Russian arbor vitae
In Hindi
Umbrella Plant
माइक्रोबायोटा
In German
Dach-Anlage
Mikrobiota
In French
Parapluie Plante
microbiote
In Spanish
Umbrella Plant
microbiota
In Greek
ομπρέλα φυτών
μικροχλωρίδας
In Portuguese
Planta do guarda-chuva
microbiota
In Polish
parasol roślin
mikroflory
In Latin
O Planta
Microbiota
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Cupressaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
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Season and Care of Umbrella Sedge and Microbiota
Season and care of Umbrella Sedge and Microbiota is important to know. While considering everything about Umbrella Sedge and Microbiota Care, growing season is an essential factor. Umbrella Sedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Microbiota season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Umbrella Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Microbiota is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Umbrella Sedge is Acidic, Neutral and for Microbiota is Acidic, Neutral.
Umbrella Sedge and Microbiota Physical Information
Umbrella Sedge and Microbiota physical information is very important for comparison. Umbrella Sedge height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Microbiota height is 2,330.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Umbrella Sedge and Microbiota are as follows:
Umbrella Sedge flower color: Yellow green and Brown
Umbrella Sedge leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Microbiota flower color: Dark Green
- Microbiota leaf color: Green
Care of Umbrella Sedge and Microbiota
Care of Umbrella Sedge and Microbiota include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Umbrella Sedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Microbiota 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 Microbiota needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.