Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Madagascar
United States, Central United States
Types
Cyperus involucratus, Cyperus albostriatus
Deciduous Tree
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow green, Brown
Yellow green, Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Subulate
oblong or obovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Water during dry weather
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
Clay, Loam
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
Phosphorous
Pests and Diseases
Red spider mite, Spider mites
Anthracnose, Sunken patches
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
-
Severe allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antifungal
Antiseptic, Astringent, Emetic, Febrifuge, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Root
Seeds
Other Uses
-
Roasted seed is used as a coffee substitute, Used as a thickening in stews, Wood is used for making furniture
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, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Cyperus Alternifolius
QUERCUS imbricaria
Common Name
Umbrella Papyrus, Umbrella Sedge, Umbrella Palm, Umbrella Plant
Shingle Oak
In Hindi
Umbrella Plant
Shingle Oak
In German
Dach-Anlage
Kies Eiche
In French
Parapluie Plante
Shingle Oak
In Spanish
Umbrella Plant
teja de madera de roble
In Greek
ομπρέλα φυτών
βότσαλα Oak
In Portuguese
Planta do guarda-chuva
Shingle Oak
In Polish
parasol roślin
gont Oak
In Latin
O Planta
Quercus imbricaria
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Cyperoideae
Fagoideae
Season and Care of Umbrella Sedge and Shingle Oak
Season and care of Umbrella Sedge and Shingle Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Umbrella Sedge and Shingle Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Umbrella Sedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Shingle Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Umbrella Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Shingle Oak is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Umbrella Sedge is Acidic, Neutral and for Shingle Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Umbrella Sedge and Shingle Oak Physical Information
Umbrella Sedge and Shingle Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Umbrella Sedge height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Shingle Oak height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Umbrella Sedge and Shingle Oak are as follows:
Umbrella Sedge flower color: Yellow green and Brown
Umbrella Sedge leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Shingle Oak flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
- Shingle Oak leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Umbrella Sedge and Shingle Oak
Care of Umbrella Sedge and Shingle Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Umbrella Sedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Shingle Oak 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 Shingle Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.