Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Types
Cyperus involucratus, Cyperus albostriatus
Minneola, Nova, Orlando
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Hillside, Low Elevation
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, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green, Brown
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Orange, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Subulate
Ovate
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
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings
reseeds
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Requires regular watering
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
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
-
Itchiness, Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antifungal
Abdominal Disease, Digestion problems
Part of Plant Used
Root
Fruits
Other Uses
-
Added to salads
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, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
Cyperus Alternifolius
CITRUS x tangelo
Common Name
Umbrella Papyrus, Umbrella Sedge, Umbrella Palm, Umbrella Plant
Tangelo
In Hindi
Umbrella Plant
Tangelo
In German
Dach-Anlage
Minneola (Zitrusfrucht)
In French
Parapluie Plante
Tangelo
In Spanish
Umbrella Plant
Tangelo
In Greek
ομπρέλα φυτών
Tangelo
In Portuguese
Planta do guarda-chuva
fruta cítrica formada pelo cruzamento de pomelo e tangerina
In Polish
parasol roślin
Tangelo
In Latin
O Planta
Tangelo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Streptophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Cyperoideae
Aurantioideae
Season and Care of Umbrella Sedge and Tangelo
Season and care of Umbrella Sedge and Tangelo is important to know. While considering everything about Umbrella Sedge and Tangelo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Umbrella Sedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tangelo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Umbrella Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tangelo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Umbrella Sedge is Acidic, Neutral and for Tangelo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Umbrella Sedge and Tangelo Physical Information
Umbrella Sedge and Tangelo physical information is very important for comparison. Umbrella Sedge height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Tangelo height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Umbrella Sedge and Tangelo are as follows:
Umbrella Sedge flower color: Yellow green and Brown
Umbrella Sedge leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Tangelo flower color: White
- Tangelo leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Umbrella Sedge and Tangelo
Care of Umbrella Sedge and Tangelo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Umbrella Sedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tangelo 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 Tangelo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.