Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Sedge or Rush
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Madagascar
Europe, Southern Europe
Types
Cyperus involucratus, Cyperus albostriatus
Pinus mugo, Swiss Mountain Pine
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Mountains, open Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
2-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green, Brown
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Subulate
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
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Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
occasional watering once established
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antifungal
Antiasthamatic, Cardiotonic, Expectorant
Part of Plant Used
Root
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Other Uses
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Shelterbelt, Used as firewood, Used for making green dye
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, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
Cyperus Alternifolius
PINUS mugo
Common Name
Umbrella Papyrus, Umbrella Sedge, Umbrella Palm, Umbrella Plant
Dwarf Mountain Pine, Mugo pine, Mountain Pine
In Hindi
Umbrella Plant
Mugo Pine
In German
Dach-Anlage
Bergkiefer
In French
Parapluie Plante
Pinus mugo
In Spanish
Umbrella Plant
Pinus mugo
In Greek
ομπρέλα φυτών
Mugo Pine
In Portuguese
Planta do guarda-chuva
Pinus mugo
In Polish
parasol roślin
Kosodrzewina
In Latin
O Planta
Mugo Pine
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
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Season and Care of Umbrella Sedge and Mugo Pine
Season and care of Umbrella Sedge and Mugo Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Umbrella Sedge and Mugo Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Umbrella Sedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mugo Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Umbrella Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Mugo Pine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Umbrella Sedge is Acidic, Neutral and for Mugo Pine is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Umbrella Sedge and Mugo Pine Physical Information
Umbrella Sedge and Mugo Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Umbrella Sedge height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Mugo Pine height is 120.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Umbrella Sedge and Mugo Pine are as follows:
Umbrella Sedge flower color: Yellow green and Brown
Umbrella Sedge leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Mugo Pine flower color: Yellow
- Mugo Pine leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Umbrella Sedge and Mugo Pine
Care of Umbrella Sedge and Mugo Pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Umbrella Sedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mugo Pine 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 Mugo Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.