Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Madagascar
United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Cyperus involucratus, Cyperus albostriatus
Quercus lyrata
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Coastal Mountains, Coastal Regions, gardens, Hardwood forests, Roadsides, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green, Brown
Red, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Brown, Sienna
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Subulate
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, 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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Does not require lot of watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
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
Average
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
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antifungal
Dysentry, Haemorrhages
Part of Plant Used
Root
Bark
Other Uses
-
Used in construction, Used in Furniture
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
QUERCUS lyrata
Common Name
Umbrella Papyrus, Umbrella Sedge, Umbrella Palm, Umbrella Plant
Overcup Oak
In Hindi
Umbrella Plant
Overcup ओक
In German
Dach-Anlage
Overcup Oak
In French
Parapluie Plante
Overcup Oak
In Spanish
Umbrella Plant
Overcup Roble
In Greek
ομπρέλα φυτών
Overcup Oak
In Portuguese
Planta do guarda-chuva
Overcup Oak
In Polish
parasol roślin
Overcup Dąb
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Cyperoideae
Amaryllidoideae
Season and Care of Umbrella Sedge and Overcup Oak
Season and care of Umbrella Sedge and Overcup Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Umbrella Sedge and Overcup Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Umbrella Sedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Overcup Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Umbrella Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Overcup Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Umbrella Sedge is Acidic, Neutral and for Overcup Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Umbrella Sedge and Overcup Oak Physical Information
Umbrella Sedge and Overcup Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Umbrella Sedge height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Overcup Oak height is 1,680.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Umbrella Sedge and Overcup Oak are as follows:
Umbrella Sedge flower color: Yellow green and Brown
Umbrella Sedge leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Overcup Oak flower color: Red and Light Green
- Overcup Oak leaf color: Green
Care of Umbrella Sedge and Overcup Oak
Care of Umbrella Sedge and Overcup Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Umbrella Sedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Overcup Oak 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 Overcup Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.