Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual
Type
Sedge or Rush
Tender Perennial
Origin
Madagascar
South America, Argentina, Chile
Types
Cyperus involucratus, Cyperus albostriatus
Alstroemeria aurea
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
8-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow green, Brown
Light Pink, Lavender, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Multi-Color
Fruit Color
-
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Gray Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Subulate
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
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
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Requires regular watering
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
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
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
angioedema, Rhinoconjunctivitis, Throat itching, Urticaria
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antifungal
-
Part of Plant Used
Root
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
-
Decoration Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Cyperus Alternifolius
ALSTROEMERIA ligtu
Common Name
Umbrella Papyrus, Umbrella Sedge, Umbrella Palm, Umbrella Plant
Lily-of-the-Incas, Peruvian-lily
In Hindi
Umbrella Plant
peruvian lily
In German
Dach-Anlage
peruanische Lilie
In French
Parapluie Plante
lis des Incas
In Spanish
Umbrella Plant
lirio peruano
In Greek
ομπρέλα φυτών
περουβιανή κρίνος
In Portuguese
Planta do guarda-chuva
lírio peruano
In Polish
parasol roślin
peruwiański lilia
In Latin
O Planta
Peruviani lilium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Cyperus
Alstroemeria
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Properties of Umbrella Sedge and Peruvian-Lily
Wondering what are the properties of Umbrella Sedge and Peruvian-Lily? We provide you with everything About Umbrella Sedge and Peruvian-Lily. Umbrella Sedge doesn't have thorns and Peruvian-Lily doesn't have thorns. Also Umbrella Sedge does not have fragrant flowers. Umbrella Sedge has allergic reactions like and Peruvian-Lily has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Umbrella Sedge and Peruvian-Lily and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Umbrella Sedge and Peruvian-Lily
Season and care of Umbrella Sedge and Peruvian-Lily is important to know. While considering everything about Umbrella Sedge and Peruvian-Lily Care, growing season is an essential factor. Umbrella Sedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Peruvian-Lily season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Umbrella Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Peruvian-Lily is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Umbrella Sedge is Acidic, Neutral and for Peruvian-Lily is Acidic, Neutral.
Umbrella Sedge and Peruvian-Lily Physical Information
Umbrella Sedge and Peruvian-Lily physical information is very important for comparison. Umbrella Sedge height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Peruvian-Lily height is 38.10 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Umbrella Sedge and Peruvian-Lily are as follows:
Umbrella Sedge flower color: Yellow green and Brown
Umbrella Sedge leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Peruvian-Lily flower color: Light Pink, Lavender and Orange Red
- Peruvian-Lily leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Umbrella Sedge and Peruvian-Lily
Care of Umbrella Sedge and Peruvian-Lily include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Umbrella Sedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Peruvian-Lily 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 Peruvian-Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.