Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual
Type
Sedge or Rush
Tender Perennial
Origin
Madagascar
Australia, New Zealand
Types
Cyperus involucratus, Cyperus albostriatus
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Habitat
Temperate Regions
Dry areas, Islands, Semi arid regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
10-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Cushion/Mound-forming
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
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Subulate
Club - 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
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
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
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
Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antifungal
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Part of Plant Used
Root
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
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Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Cyperus Alternifolius
BRACHYSCOME iberidifolia
Common Name
Umbrella Papyrus, Umbrella Sedge, Umbrella Palm, Umbrella Plant
Brachycome iberidifolia, Swan River Daisy
In Hindi
Umbrella Plant
swan river daisy
In German
Dach-Anlage
Swan River Gänseblümchen
In French
Parapluie Plante
Swan River daisy
In Spanish
Umbrella Plant
Río Swan margarita
In Greek
ομπρέλα φυτών
Swan River μαργαρίτα
In Portuguese
Planta do guarda-chuva
daisy Swan River
In Polish
parasol roślin
Swan River stokrotka
In Latin
O Planta
Swan flumen primula
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Cyperus
Brachyscome
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Cyperoideae
Asteroideae
Properties of Umbrella Sedge and Swan River Daisy
Wondering what are the properties of Umbrella Sedge and Swan River Daisy? We provide you with everything About Umbrella Sedge and Swan River Daisy. Umbrella Sedge doesn't have thorns and Swan River Daisy doesn't have thorns. Also Umbrella Sedge does not have fragrant flowers. Umbrella Sedge has allergic reactions like and Swan River Daisy 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 Swan River Daisy and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Umbrella Sedge and Swan River Daisy
Season and care of Umbrella Sedge and Swan River Daisy is important to know. While considering everything about Umbrella Sedge and Swan River Daisy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Umbrella Sedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Swan River Daisy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Umbrella Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Swan River Daisy is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Umbrella Sedge is Acidic, Neutral and for Swan River Daisy is Acidic.
Umbrella Sedge and Swan River Daisy Physical Information
Umbrella Sedge and Swan River Daisy physical information is very important for comparison. Umbrella Sedge height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Swan River Daisy height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Umbrella Sedge and Swan River Daisy are as follows:
Umbrella Sedge flower color: Yellow green and Brown
Umbrella Sedge leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Swan River Daisy flower color: White
- Swan River Daisy leaf color: Green
Care of Umbrella Sedge and Swan River Daisy
Care of Umbrella Sedge and Swan River Daisy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Umbrella Sedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Swan River Daisy 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 Swan River Daisy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.