Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Sedge or Rush
Ornamental Plants
Origin
Madagascar
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Cyperus involucratus, Cyperus albostriatus
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Habitat
Temperate Regions
Terrestrial, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow green, Brown
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
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Leaf Shape
Subulate
Globe shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
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Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Root Division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Drought Tolerant
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
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Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antifungal
Diabetes
Part of Plant Used
Root
Leaves
Other Uses
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Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Container, Groundcover, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Cyperus Alternifolius
STENOCEREUS kerberi
Common Name
Umbrella Papyrus, Umbrella Sedge, Umbrella Palm, Umbrella Plant
Cereus kerberi, Rathbunia kerberi, Cleistocactus kerberi
In Hindi
Umbrella Plant
Sina
In German
Dach-Anlage
Sina
In French
Parapluie Plante
Sina
In Spanish
Umbrella Plant
Sina
In Greek
ομπρέλα φυτών
Sina
In Portuguese
Planta do guarda-chuva
Sina
In Polish
parasol roślin
Sina
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Equisetopsida
Order
Poales
Caryophyllales
Family
Cyperaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Cyperus
Stenocereus
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Cypereae
Pachycereeae
Subfamily
Cyperoideae
Cactaceae, Cactoideae
Properties of Umbrella Sedge and Sina
Wondering what are the properties of Umbrella Sedge and Sina? We provide you with everything About Umbrella Sedge and Sina. Umbrella Sedge doesn't have thorns and Sina doesn't have thorns. Also Umbrella Sedge does not have fragrant flowers. Umbrella Sedge has allergic reactions like and Sina has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Umbrella Sedge and Sina and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Umbrella Sedge and Sina
Season and care of Umbrella Sedge and Sina is important to know. While considering everything about Umbrella Sedge and Sina Care, growing season is an essential factor. Umbrella Sedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sina season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Umbrella Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sina is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Umbrella Sedge is Acidic, Neutral and for Sina is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Umbrella Sedge and Sina Physical Information
Umbrella Sedge and Sina physical information is very important for comparison. Umbrella Sedge height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Sina height is 30.00 cm and width 15.00 cm. The color specification of Umbrella Sedge and Sina are as follows:
Care of Umbrella Sedge and Sina
Care of Umbrella Sedge and Sina include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Umbrella Sedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sina 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 Sina needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.