Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Madagascar
United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico
Types
Cyperus involucratus, Cyperus albostriatus
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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, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green, Brown
Red, Magenta, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
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Leaf Shape
Subulate
Arrowhead
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
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs
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, 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
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red spider mite, Spider mites
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Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antifungal
Antiemetic, Diuretic, Purgative, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Root
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
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Used as a general tonic, Used as a rat poison, Used as a vegetable
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, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Cyperus Alternifolius
ERYTHRINA herbacea
Common Name
Umbrella Papyrus, Umbrella Sedge, Umbrella Palm, Umbrella Plant
Red cardinal, Cardinal spear
In Hindi
Umbrella Plant
Red Cardinal
In German
Dach-Anlage
Red Cardinal
In French
Parapluie Plante
Cardinal rouge
In Spanish
Umbrella Plant
Cárdenas
In Greek
ομπρέλα φυτών
κόκκινο Καρδινάλιος
In Portuguese
Planta do guarda-chuva
Cardeal vermelho
In Polish
parasol roślin
Red Cardinal
In Latin
O Planta
Cardinalis Rubrum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Cypereae
Phaseoleae
Subfamily
Cyperoideae
Faboideae
Season and Care of Umbrella Sedge and Red Cardinal
Season and care of Umbrella Sedge and Red Cardinal is important to know. While considering everything about Umbrella Sedge and Red Cardinal Care, growing season is an essential factor. Umbrella Sedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Red Cardinal season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Umbrella Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Red Cardinal is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Umbrella Sedge is Acidic, Neutral and for Red Cardinal is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Umbrella Sedge and Red Cardinal Physical Information
Umbrella Sedge and Red Cardinal physical information is very important for comparison. Umbrella Sedge height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Red Cardinal height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Umbrella Sedge and Red Cardinal are as follows:
Umbrella Sedge flower color: Yellow green and Brown
Umbrella Sedge leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Red Cardinal flower color: Red, Magenta and Orange Red
- Red Cardinal leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Umbrella Sedge and Red Cardinal
Care of Umbrella Sedge and Red Cardinal include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Umbrella Sedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Cardinal 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 Red Cardinal needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.