Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual
Type
Sedge or Rush
Tender Perennial
Types
Cyperus involucratus, Cyperus albostriatus
Zonal Geranium, Ivy Geranium, Regal Geranium, Scented Geranium
Habitat
Temperate Regions
All sorts of environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow green, Brown
Hot Pink, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Subulate
Acicular
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
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Leaf Cutting, Root Division, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do not water excessively
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
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
Prune regularly, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
Pests and Diseases
Red spider mite, Spider mites
Red blotch, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat And Humidity
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Semi-Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Moisturizing, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antifungal
Fever, Intestinal irritations, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Root
Flowers
Other Uses
-
Cosmetics, Culinary use, Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Showy Purposes, Used as a nutritious food item
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Cyperus Alternifolius
PELARGONIUM 'Balgalpipn'
Common Name
Umbrella Papyrus, Umbrella Sedge, Umbrella Palm, Umbrella Plant
Hybrid Ivy-leaved Geranium, Zonal Geranium
In Hindi
Umbrella Plant
Pelargonium
In German
Dach-Anlage
Pelargonium
In French
Parapluie Plante
Pelargonium
In Spanish
Umbrella Plant
Pelargonium
In Greek
ομπρέλα φυτών
Pelargonium
In Portuguese
Planta do guarda-chuva
pelargônio
In Polish
parasol roślin
Pelargonium
In Latin
O Planta
Pelargonium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Geraniaceae
Genus
Cyperus
Pelargonium
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Umbrella Sedge and Pelargonium
Season and care of Umbrella Sedge and Pelargonium is important to know. While considering everything about Umbrella Sedge and Pelargonium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Umbrella Sedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pelargonium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Umbrella Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pelargonium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Umbrella Sedge is Acidic, Neutral and for Pelargonium is Neutral.
Umbrella Sedge and Pelargonium Physical Information
Umbrella Sedge and Pelargonium physical information is very important for comparison. Umbrella Sedge height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Pelargonium height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Umbrella Sedge and Pelargonium are as follows:
Umbrella Sedge flower color: Yellow green and Brown
Umbrella Sedge leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Pelargonium flower color: Hot Pink and Coral
- Pelargonium leaf color: Green
Care of Umbrella Sedge and Pelargonium
Care of Umbrella Sedge and Pelargonium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Umbrella Sedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pelargonium pruning is done Prune regularly, 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 Pelargonium needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.