Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Sedge or Rush
Succulent
Origin
Madagascar
California
Types
Cyperus involucratus, Cyperus albostriatus
Ulva lactuca, Ulva intestinalis
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Coastal Regions, shores
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
10-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Yellow green, Brown
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green, Yellow green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Gray Green, Yellow green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Gray Green, Yellow green, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Gray Green, Yellow green, Gray
Leaf Shape
Subulate
Cone shaped to oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Water slowly, and allow to dry completely between soakings
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
Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
Fertilzer with low nitrogen content
Pests and Diseases
Red spider mite, Spider mites
Fungal Diseases, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antifungal
Bone strength, Rich in Iron, Rich in protein
Part of Plant Used
Root
Leaves
Other Uses
-
Used in salads, Used to flavour soups
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Cyperus Alternifolius
DUDLEYA caespitosa
Common Name
Umbrella Papyrus, Umbrella Sedge, Umbrella Palm, Umbrella Plant
Sealettuce, Sand lettuce, Coast dudleya
In Hindi
Umbrella Plant
Sea Lettuce
In German
Dach-Anlage
Meersalat
In French
Parapluie Plante
La laitue de mer
In Spanish
Umbrella Plant
lechuga de mar
In Greek
ομπρέλα φυτών
θάλασσα Μαρούλι
In Portuguese
Planta do guarda-chuva
alface mar
In Polish
parasol roślin
Sea sałata
In Latin
O Planta
Lactuca mare
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Cyperoideae
Sedoideae
Season and Care of Umbrella Sedge and Sea Lettuce
Season and care of Umbrella Sedge and Sea Lettuce is important to know. While considering everything about Umbrella Sedge and Sea Lettuce Care, growing season is an essential factor. Umbrella Sedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sea Lettuce season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Umbrella Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sea Lettuce is Sand while the PH of soil for Umbrella Sedge is Acidic, Neutral and for Sea Lettuce is Acidic, Neutral.
Umbrella Sedge and Sea Lettuce Physical Information
Umbrella Sedge and Sea Lettuce physical information is very important for comparison. Umbrella Sedge height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Sea Lettuce height is 15.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Umbrella Sedge and Sea Lettuce are as follows:
Umbrella Sedge flower color: Yellow green and Brown
Umbrella Sedge leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Sea Lettuce flower color: Yellow and Red
- Sea Lettuce leaf color: Gray Green, Yellow green and Gray
Care of Umbrella Sedge and Sea Lettuce
Care of Umbrella Sedge and Sea Lettuce include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Umbrella Sedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sea Lettuce 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 Sea Lettuce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.