Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Madagascar
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Cyperus involucratus, Cyperus albostriatus
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 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
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Subulate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red spider mite, Spider mites
Leaf Blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antifungal
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Part of Plant Used
Root
Seeds
Other Uses
-
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
Cyperus Alternifolius
AESCULUS pavia
Common Name
Umbrella Papyrus, Umbrella Sedge, Umbrella Palm, Umbrella Plant
Red Buckeye
In Hindi
Umbrella Plant
Red Buckeye
In German
Dach-Anlage
Red Buckeye
In French
Parapluie Plante
Red Buckeye
In Spanish
Umbrella Plant
rojo castaño de Indias
In Greek
ομπρέλα φυτών
κόκκινο Buckeye
In Portuguese
Planta do guarda-chuva
Red Buckeye
In Polish
parasol roślin
Red Buckeye
In Latin
O Planta
Red Buckeye
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Cyperoideae
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Umbrella Sedge and Red Buckeye
Season and care of Umbrella Sedge and Red Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Umbrella Sedge and Red Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Umbrella Sedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Umbrella Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Umbrella Sedge is Acidic, Neutral and for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral.
Umbrella Sedge and Red Buckeye Physical Information
Umbrella Sedge and Red Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Umbrella Sedge height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Umbrella Sedge and Red Buckeye are as follows:
Umbrella Sedge flower color: Yellow green and Brown
Umbrella Sedge leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
- Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Umbrella Sedge and Red Buckeye
Care of Umbrella Sedge and Red Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Umbrella Sedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Umbrella Sedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.