Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual
Type
Sedge or Rush
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Madagascar
China, Korea
Types
Cyperus involucratus, Cyperus albostriatus
Red Spider Lily, Magic Lily, Golden Spider Lily
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Along cemeteries
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
5-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow green, Brown
Yellow, Orange, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Subulate
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Water daily during growing season, water on alternate days
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
Clay, 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
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
drowsiness, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antifungal
anti-cancer, treating poison ivy, treating tumours
Part of Plant Used
Root
Bulbs
Other Uses
-
Leaves are used as mosquito repellent, Used for its medicinal properties
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, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Cyperus Alternifolius
LYCORIS chinensis
Common Name
Umbrella Papyrus, Umbrella Sedge, Umbrella Palm, Umbrella Plant
Golden Surprise Lily, Spiderlily
In Hindi
Umbrella Plant
Lycoris Spider lily
In German
Dach-Anlage
Spinnenlilien
In French
Parapluie Plante
Lycoris Spider lily
In Spanish
Umbrella Plant
Lycoris Spider lily
In Greek
ομπρέλα φυτών
Lycoris Spider lily
In Portuguese
Planta do guarda-chuva
Lycoris Spider lily
In Polish
parasol roślin
Lycoris Spider lily
In Latin
O Planta
Lycoris Spider lily
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Liliopsida
Lilopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Amaryllidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Cyperoideae
Amaryllidoideae
Properties of Umbrella Sedge and Spider lily
Wondering what are the properties of Umbrella Sedge and Spider lily? We provide you with everything About Umbrella Sedge and Spider lily. Umbrella Sedge doesn't have thorns and Spider lily doesn't have thorns. Also Umbrella Sedge does not have fragrant flowers. Umbrella Sedge has allergic reactions like and Spider lily 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 Spider lily and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Umbrella Sedge and Spider lily
Season and care of Umbrella Sedge and Spider lily is important to know. While considering everything about Umbrella Sedge and Spider lily Care, growing season is an essential factor. Umbrella Sedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Spider lily season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Umbrella Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Spider lily is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Umbrella Sedge is Acidic, Neutral and for Spider lily is Acidic, Neutral.
Umbrella Sedge and Spider lily Physical Information
Umbrella Sedge and Spider lily physical information is very important for comparison. Umbrella Sedge height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Spider lily height is 50.80 cm and width 22.90 cm. The color specification of Umbrella Sedge and Spider lily are as follows:
Umbrella Sedge flower color: Yellow green and Brown
Umbrella Sedge leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Spider lily flower color: Yellow, Orange and Gold
- Spider lily leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Umbrella Sedge and Spider lily
Care of Umbrella Sedge and Spider lily include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Umbrella Sedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Spider lily 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 Spider lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.