Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Sedge or Rush
Broadleaf Evergreen
Types
Cyperus involucratus, Cyperus albostriatus
Ilex x 'Nellie R. Stevens'
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Subtropical climates, Woodland Garden Secondary, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
6-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Yellow green, Brown
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Red, Crimson
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
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
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Rooted stem cutting, Stem Cutting, stem tip cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red spider mite, Spider mites
Leafminers, Mites, Nematodes, Red blotch, Root rot, Tar spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
-
Diarrhea, Mildly Toxic, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for making hedges
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antifungal
-
Part of Plant Used
Root
Fruits
Other Uses
-
Food for animals, Used for Landscaping
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, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
Cyperus Alternifolius
ILEX 'Nellie Stevens'
Common Name
Umbrella Papyrus, Umbrella Sedge, Umbrella Palm, Umbrella Plant
Nellie Stevens Holly
In Hindi
Umbrella Plant
Nellie Stevens Holly
In German
Dach-Anlage
Nellie Stevens Holly
In French
Parapluie Plante
Nellie Stevens Holly
In Spanish
Umbrella Plant
Nellie Stevens Holly
In Greek
ομπρέλα φυτών
Nellie Stevens Holly
In Portuguese
Planta do guarda-chuva
Nellie Stevens Holly
In Polish
parasol roślin
Nellie Stevens Holly
In Latin
O Planta
Nellie Stevens Holly
Order
Poales
Aquifoliales
Family
Cyperaceae
Aquifoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Season and Care of Umbrella Sedge and Nellie Stevens Holly
Season and care of Umbrella Sedge and Nellie Stevens Holly is important to know. While considering everything about Umbrella Sedge and Nellie Stevens Holly Care, growing season is an essential factor. Umbrella Sedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Nellie Stevens Holly season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Umbrella Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Nellie Stevens Holly is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Umbrella Sedge is Acidic, Neutral and for Nellie Stevens Holly is Acidic, Neutral.
Umbrella Sedge and Nellie Stevens Holly Physical Information
Umbrella Sedge and Nellie Stevens Holly physical information is very important for comparison. Umbrella Sedge height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Nellie Stevens Holly height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Umbrella Sedge and Nellie Stevens Holly are as follows:
Umbrella Sedge flower color: Yellow green and Brown
Umbrella Sedge leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Nellie Stevens Holly flower color: White
- Nellie Stevens Holly leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Umbrella Sedge and Nellie Stevens Holly
Care of Umbrella Sedge and Nellie Stevens Holly include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Umbrella Sedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Nellie Stevens Holly 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 Nellie Stevens Holly needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.