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About Umbrella Sedge and Pineapple


About Pineapple and Umbrella Sedge


What is

Life Span
Annual and Perennial  
Biennial  

Type
Sedge or Rush  
Tender Perennial  

Origin
Madagascar  
South America  

Types
Cyperus involucratus, Cyperus albostriatus  
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold  

Number of Varieties
20  
99+
1  

Habitat
Temperate Regions  
Tropical regions  

USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11  
11-15  

AHS Heat Zone
12-7  
12-1  

Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24  
H1, H2, 24  

Habit
Clump-Forming  
Rosette/Stemless  

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
45.70 cm  
99+
152.40 cm  
99+

Minimum Width
45.70 cm  
99+
121.92 cm  
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Yellow green, Brown  
Purple, Red  

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor  
-  

Fruit Color
-  
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green  

Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green  
Green, Light Pink, White  

Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green  
Green, Blue Green, Olive  

Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green  
Green, Blue Green, Olive  

Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green  
Green, Blue Green, Olive  

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Subulate  
Arrowhead  

Thorns
No  
Yes  

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter  
Early Summer, Summer  

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun  
Full Sun  

Growth Rate
Fast  
Medium  

Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand  
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy  

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral  
Acidic  

Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained  
Well drained  

Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer  
Early Winter, Summer  

Repeat Bloomer
Yes  
No  

Tolerances
Drought  
Drought  

Care

Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot  
Container, Ground, Pot  

How to Plant?
Cuttings  
Divison  

Plant Maintenance
Medium  
Low  

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs  
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally  

In Summer
Lots of watering  
Lots of watering  

In Spring
Moderate  
Moderate  

In Winter
Average Water  
Average Water  

Soil
  
  

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, Partial shade  

Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves  
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves  

Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer  
EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen  

Pests and Diseases
Red spider mite, Spider mites  
Red blotch  

Plant Tolerance
Drought  
Drought  

Facts

Flowers
Insignificant  
Yes  

Flower Petal Number
Single  
Single  

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No  
Yes  

Edible Fruit
No  
Yes  

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No  
No  

Fragrant Fruit
No  
Yes  

Fragrant Leaf
No  
No  

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No  
No  

Showy Foliage
Yes  
Yes  

Showy Bark
No  
No  

Foliage Texture
Medium  
Medium  

Foliage Sheen
Glossy  
Matte  

Evergreen
No  
No  

Invasive
Sometimes  
No  

Self-Sowing
Yes  
No  

Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds  
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites  

Allergy
-  
Dermititis, Itchiness  

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes  
Showy Purposes  

Beauty Benefits
-  
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Skin irritation, Skin Problems, Stops hair loss  

Edible Uses
No  
Yes  

Environmental Uses
Air purification  
Air purification  

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antifungal  
Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling  

Part of Plant Used
Root  
Fruits  

Other Uses
-  
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties  

Used As Indoor Plant
Yes  
Yes  

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes  
Yes  

Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens  
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Cyperus Alternifolius  
ANANAS  

Common Name
Umbrella Papyrus, Umbrella Sedge, Umbrella Palm, Umbrella Plant  
Pineapple  

In Hindi
Umbrella Plant  
अनानास  

In German
Dach-Anlage  
Ananas  

In French
Parapluie Plante  
Ananas  

In Spanish
Umbrella Plant  
Piña  

In Greek
ομπρέλα φυτών  
Ανανάς  

In Portuguese
Planta do guarda-chuva  
Abacaxi  

In Polish
parasol roślin  
Ananas  

In Latin
O Planta  
Pineapple  

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Phylum
Magnoliophyta  
Vascular plant  

Class
Liliopsida  
Lilopsida  

Order
Poales  
Bromeliales  

Family
Cyperaceae  
Bromeliaceae  

Genus
Cyperus  
Ananas  

Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots  
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots  

Tribe
Cypereae  
-  

Subfamily
Cyperoideae  
Bromelioideae  

Number of Species
700  
36
7  
99+

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Properties of Umbrella Sedge and Pineapple

Wondering what are the properties of Umbrella Sedge and Pineapple? We provide you with everything About Umbrella Sedge and Pineapple. Umbrella Sedge doesn't have thorns and Pineapple doesn't have thorns. Also Umbrella Sedge does not have fragrant flowers. Umbrella Sedge has allergic reactions like and Pineapple 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 Pineapple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Umbrella Sedge and Pineapple

Season and care of Umbrella Sedge and Pineapple is important to know. While considering everything about Umbrella Sedge and Pineapple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Umbrella Sedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pineapple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Umbrella Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy while the PH of soil for Umbrella Sedge is Acidic, Neutral and for Pineapple is Acidic.

Umbrella Sedge and Pineapple Physical Information

Umbrella Sedge and Pineapple physical information is very important for comparison. Umbrella Sedge height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm. The color specification of Umbrella Sedge and Pineapple are as follows:

Care of Umbrella Sedge and Pineapple

Care of Umbrella Sedge and Pineapple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Umbrella Sedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Umbrella Sedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pineapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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