Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual
Origin
Madagascar
Latin America and the Caribbean
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
9-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green, Brown
Yellow, Red, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Multi-Color
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Red
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
Green
Leaf Shape
Subulate
bipinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Never Over-water, 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, Alkaline
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, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antifungal
anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Bronchitis, Chest pain, Cough, Fever, Kidney Stones, Malaria, Purgative, Sore Eyes, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Root
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Not Available
Medicinal oil, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
Cyperus Alternifolius
CAESALPINIA pulcherrima
Common Name
Umbrella Papyrus, Umbrella Sedge, Umbrella Palm, Umbrella Plant
Pride of Barbados
In Hindi
Umbrella Plant
Pride of Barbados
In German
Dach-Anlage
Stolz von Barbados
In French
Parapluie Plante
Fierté de la Barbade
In Spanish
Umbrella Plant
Orgullo de Barbados
In Greek
ομπρέλα φυτών
Υπερηφάνεια των Μπαρμπάντος
In Portuguese
Planta do guarda-chuva
Offs Pridi Varvias
In Polish
parasol roślin
Pridi offs Varvias
In Latin
O Planta
Pridi offs Varvias
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Cyperus
Caesalpinia
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Cypereae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cyperoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Umbrella Sedge and Pride of Barbados
Season and care of Umbrella Sedge and Pride of Barbados is important to know. While considering everything about Umbrella Sedge and Pride of Barbados Care, growing season is an essential factor. Umbrella Sedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pride of Barbados season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Umbrella Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pride of Barbados is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Umbrella Sedge is Acidic, Neutral and for Pride of Barbados is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Umbrella Sedge and Pride of Barbados Physical Information
Umbrella Sedge and Pride of Barbados physical information is very important for comparison. Umbrella Sedge height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Pride of Barbados height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Umbrella Sedge and Pride of Barbados are as follows:
Umbrella Sedge flower color: Yellow green and Brown
Umbrella Sedge leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Pride of Barbados flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange
- Pride of Barbados leaf color: Green
Care of Umbrella Sedge and Pride of Barbados
Care of Umbrella Sedge and Pride of Barbados include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Umbrella Sedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pride of Barbados 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 Pride of Barbados needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.