Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Sedge or Rush
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Types
Cyperus involucratus, Cyperus albostriatus
Tulipa 'Parrot'
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Fertile bottom land, Loamy soils, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
3-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow green, Brown
Light Yellow, Light Pink, Peach, Light Green, Dark Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Subulate
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Bedding, Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Micropropagation, Offsets, Seedlings, Tissue culture
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Average Water Needs, Do not water from above
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
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
Aphids, Red blotch, Tulip Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
-
Nasal irritation, Skin irritation, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Mass in beds, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antifungal
-
Part of Plant Used
Root
Flowers
Other Uses
-
Basketary, Used for fragrance, 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
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Cyperus Alternifolius
TULIPA 'Apricot Parrot'
Common Name
Umbrella Papyrus, Umbrella Sedge, Umbrella Palm, Umbrella Plant
Apricot Parrot Tulip, Parrot Tulip
In Hindi
Umbrella Plant
Parrot Tulip
In German
Dach-Anlage
Papageientulpe
In French
Parapluie Plante
Parrot Tulip
In Spanish
Umbrella Plant
Parrot Tulip
In Greek
ομπρέλα φυτών
παπαγάλος τουλίπα
In Portuguese
Planta do guarda-chuva
Parrot Tulip
In Polish
parasol roślin
tulipany papuzie
In Latin
O Planta
Parrot tulip
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Ascomycota
Family
Cyperaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms
Season and Care of Umbrella Sedge and Parrot Tulip
Season and care of Umbrella Sedge and Parrot Tulip is important to know. While considering everything about Umbrella Sedge and Parrot Tulip Care, growing season is an essential factor. Umbrella Sedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Parrot Tulip season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Umbrella Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Parrot Tulip is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Umbrella Sedge is Acidic, Neutral and for Parrot Tulip is Neutral.
Umbrella Sedge and Parrot Tulip Physical Information
Umbrella Sedge and Parrot Tulip physical information is very important for comparison. Umbrella Sedge height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Parrot Tulip height is 40.60 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Umbrella Sedge and Parrot Tulip are as follows:
Umbrella Sedge flower color: Yellow green and Brown
Umbrella Sedge leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Parrot Tulip flower color: Light Yellow, Light Pink, Peach, Light Green and Dark Salmon
- Parrot Tulip leaf color: Green
Care of Umbrella Sedge and Parrot Tulip
Care of Umbrella Sedge and Parrot Tulip include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Umbrella Sedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Parrot Tulip 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 Parrot Tulip needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.