Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Sedge or Rush
Tender Perennial
Origin
Madagascar
Central America, South America
Types
Cyperus involucratus, Cyperus albostriatus
Maranta leuconeura
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Subtropical forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2
Flower Color
Yellow green, Brown
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Subulate
Ovate elongated
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
-
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Cuttings, root cutting, Root Division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Requires plenty of water during the growing season, Sprinkle water over foliage
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
-
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Mealy bugs, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Ants, Aphids, Hummingbirds, Mealybugs, Spider Mites
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antifungal
anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiviral
Part of Plant Used
Root
Root
Other Uses
-
Air freshner, Container, 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, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
Cyperus Alternifolius
CALATHEA ornata
Common Name
Umbrella Papyrus, Umbrella Sedge, Umbrella Palm, Umbrella Plant
Prayer Plant
In Hindi
Umbrella Plant
Prayer plant
In German
Dach-Anlage
Maranta leuconeura
In French
Parapluie Plante
Prayer plant
In Spanish
Umbrella Plant
maranta leuconeura
In Greek
ομπρέλα φυτών
Prayer Plant
In Portuguese
Planta do guarda-chuva
Маранта
In Polish
parasol roślin
Prayer plant
In Latin
O Planta
Prayer plant
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Poales
Zingiberales
Family
Cyperaceae
Marantaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Umbrella Sedge and Prayer Plant
Season and care of Umbrella Sedge and Prayer Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Umbrella Sedge and Prayer Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Umbrella Sedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Prayer Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Umbrella Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Prayer Plant is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Umbrella Sedge is Acidic, Neutral and for Prayer Plant is .
Umbrella Sedge and Prayer Plant Physical Information
Umbrella Sedge and Prayer Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Umbrella Sedge height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Prayer Plant height is 25.00 cm and width 25.00 cm. The color specification of Umbrella Sedge and Prayer Plant are as follows:
Umbrella Sedge flower color: Yellow green and Brown
Umbrella Sedge leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Prayer Plant flower color:
- Prayer Plant leaf color:
Care of Umbrella Sedge and Prayer Plant
Care of Umbrella Sedge and Prayer Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Umbrella Sedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Prayer Plant 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 Prayer Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.