Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Sedge or Rush
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Madagascar
North America
Types
Cyperus involucratus, Cyperus albostriatus
Picea glauca, Picea glauca 'Conica'
Habitat
Temperate Regions
moist forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
2-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Yellow green, Brown
Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Brown, Green, Light Green
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
Green
Leaf Shape
Subulate
Linear
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
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
-
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep ground moist, Regular watering during dry periods
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
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Average
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
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Bees, Birds, Insects
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Formal Garden, Used as Christmas tree
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antifungal
chest congestion, Chest pain, tuberculosis
Part of Plant Used
Root
Branch, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
-
Used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
Cyperus Alternifolius
PICEA glauca
Common Name
Umbrella Papyrus, Umbrella Sedge, Umbrella Palm, Umbrella Plant
Canada spruce, skunk spruce, cat spruce, single spruce, western white spruce, Porsild spruce, Black Hills spruce
In Hindi
Umbrella Plant
White Spruce
In German
Dach-Anlage
Weiß-Fichte
In French
Parapluie Plante
Épinette blanche
In Spanish
Umbrella Plant
White Spruce
In Greek
ομπρέλα φυτών
White Spruce
In Portuguese
Planta do guarda-chuva
Pinheiro-do-canadá
In Polish
parasol roślin
Świerk biały
In Latin
O Planta
White Spruce
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
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Subfamily
Cyperoideae
Piceoideae
Season and Care of Umbrella Sedge and White Spruce
Season and care of Umbrella Sedge and White Spruce is important to know. While considering everything about Umbrella Sedge and White Spruce Care, growing season is an essential factor. Umbrella Sedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and White Spruce season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Umbrella Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand and for White Spruce is Loam while the PH of soil for Umbrella Sedge is Acidic, Neutral and for White Spruce is Acidic, Neutral.
Umbrella Sedge and White Spruce Physical Information
Umbrella Sedge and White Spruce physical information is very important for comparison. Umbrella Sedge height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas White Spruce height is 1,220.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Umbrella Sedge and White Spruce are as follows:
Umbrella Sedge flower color: Yellow green and Brown
Umbrella Sedge leaf color: Green and Dark Green
White Spruce flower color: Red and Yellow
- White Spruce leaf color: Green
Care of Umbrella Sedge and White Spruce
Care of Umbrella Sedge and White Spruce include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Umbrella Sedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and White Spruce 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 White Spruce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.