Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Sedge or Rush
Cactus
Origin
Madagascar
North America, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Cyperus involucratus, Cyperus albostriatus
Trichocereus pachanoi
Habitat
Temperate Regions
low mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
8-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
Yellow green, Brown
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Subulate
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
-
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
-
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Needs very little water
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
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
Bacterial soft rot, bees, Fungal Diseases, Mealy bugs, Scale, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Insects
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Removes dandruff, Skin inflammation, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antifungal
antimicrobial, Cardiac, High blood pressure, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Root
Flowers, Stem
Other Uses
-
Traditional medicine, 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
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Cyperus Alternifolius
Trichocereus pachanoi
Common Name
Umbrella Papyrus, Umbrella Sedge, Umbrella Palm, Umbrella Plant
Trichocereus
In Hindi
Umbrella Plant
Trichocereus
In German
Dach-Anlage
Trichocereus
In French
Parapluie Plante
Trichocereus
In Spanish
Umbrella Plant
Trichocereus
In Greek
ομπρέλα φυτών
Trichocereus
In Portuguese
Planta do guarda-chuva
Trichocereus
In Polish
parasol roślin
Trichocereus
In Latin
O Planta
Trichocereus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Poales
Caryophyllales
Family
Cyperaceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Cypereae
Trichocereeae
Subfamily
Cyperoideae
Cactoideae
Season and Care of Umbrella Sedge and Trichocereus
Season and care of Umbrella Sedge and Trichocereus is important to know. While considering everything about Umbrella Sedge and Trichocereus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Umbrella Sedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Trichocereus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Umbrella Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Trichocereus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Umbrella Sedge is Acidic, Neutral and for Trichocereus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Umbrella Sedge and Trichocereus Physical Information
Umbrella Sedge and Trichocereus physical information is very important for comparison. Umbrella Sedge height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Trichocereus height is - and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Umbrella Sedge and Trichocereus are as follows:
Umbrella Sedge flower color: Yellow green and Brown
Umbrella Sedge leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Trichocereus flower color: White
- Trichocereus leaf color:
Care of Umbrella Sedge and Trichocereus
Care of Umbrella Sedge and Trichocereus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Umbrella Sedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Trichocereus 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 Trichocereus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.