Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Madagascar
Australia
Types
Cyperus involucratus, Cyperus albostriatus
Polystichum solitarium
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2
Habit
Clump-Forming
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Yellow green, Brown
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Subulate
Saw-tooth like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Shade, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
All year
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions, Light Frost, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Divison, From Rhizomes, Spores
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
when new, water every week
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Shade, Partial shade
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
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions, Light Frost, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antifungal
Poultice, Sore throat, Tonsillitis
Part of Plant Used
Root
Leaves, Root, Stem
Other Uses
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Used as Ornamental plant, 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
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Cyperus Alternifolius
Polystichum munitum
Common Name
Umbrella Papyrus, Umbrella Sedge, Umbrella Palm, Umbrella Plant
Swordfern, western swordfern
In Hindi
Umbrella Plant
Swordfern
In German
Dach-Anlage
Sword Fern
In French
Parapluie Plante
Epée Fern
In Spanish
Umbrella Plant
helecho espada
In Greek
ομπρέλα φυτών
ξίφος φτέρη
In Portuguese
Planta do guarda-chuva
espada Fern
In Polish
parasol roślin
Miecz Fern
In Latin
O Planta
Fern gladio
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Pteridophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Filicopsida
Order
Poales
Polypodiales
Family
Cyperaceae
Dryopteridaceae
Genus
Cyperus
Polystichum
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
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Season and Care of Umbrella Sedge and Swordfern
Season and care of Umbrella Sedge and Swordfern is important to know. While considering everything about Umbrella Sedge and Swordfern Care, growing season is an essential factor. Umbrella Sedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Swordfern season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Umbrella Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Swordfern is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Umbrella Sedge is Acidic, Neutral and for Swordfern is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Umbrella Sedge and Swordfern Physical Information
Umbrella Sedge and Swordfern physical information is very important for comparison. Umbrella Sedge height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Swordfern height is 120.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Umbrella Sedge and Swordfern are as follows:
Care of Umbrella Sedge and Swordfern
Care of Umbrella Sedge and Swordfern include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Umbrella Sedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Swordfern 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 Swordfern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.