Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Madagascar
Southeastern United States
Types
Cyperus involucratus, Cyperus albostriatus
Tree
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
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
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Yellow green, Brown
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Red, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Subulate
Oblong to ablanceolate
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
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
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
Nitrate based fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red spider mite, Spider mites
Beetles
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
-
Hair Conditioner, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antifungal
Cardiac, Diuretic, Refrigerant, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Root
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
-
It is a remedy for treating fevers, Used in making tea, Used in treatment of mouth ulcers
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, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Cyperus Alternifolius
OXYDENDRUM arboreum
Common Name
Umbrella Papyrus, Umbrella Sedge, Umbrella Palm, Umbrella Plant
Sourwood
In Hindi
Umbrella Plant
Sourwood
In German
Dach-Anlage
Sourwood
In French
Parapluie Plante
Sourwood
In Spanish
Umbrella Plant
Sourwood
In Greek
ομπρέλα φυτών
Sourwood
In Portuguese
Planta do guarda-chuva
Sourwood
In Polish
parasol roślin
Sourwood
In Latin
O Planta
Sourwood
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Ericaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Cypereae
Oxydendreae
Subfamily
Cyperoideae
Vaccinioideae
Season and Care of Umbrella Sedge and Sourwood
Season and care of Umbrella Sedge and Sourwood is important to know. While considering everything about Umbrella Sedge and Sourwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Umbrella Sedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sourwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Umbrella Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sourwood is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Umbrella Sedge is Acidic, Neutral and for Sourwood is Acidic.
Umbrella Sedge and Sourwood Physical Information
Umbrella Sedge and Sourwood physical information is very important for comparison. Umbrella Sedge height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Sourwood height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Umbrella Sedge and Sourwood are as follows:
Umbrella Sedge flower color: Yellow green and Brown
Umbrella Sedge leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Sourwood flower color: White
- Sourwood leaf color: Green
Care of Umbrella Sedge and Sourwood
Care of Umbrella Sedge and Sourwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Umbrella Sedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sourwood 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 Sourwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.