Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Madagascar
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Hot climate regions, low mountains, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
6-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green, Brown
Red, Light Green, Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Tan, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Orange, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Subulate
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Does not require lot of 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
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
cut main flower spike, Prune every year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Bonemeal, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Red spider mite, Spider mites
Azalea leaf gall, Fusarium leaf spot, Leaf rust, Mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Eczema, Rhinitis, Runny nose
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Blood purifying, Reduce Bruises, Weightloss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antifungal
Gout, Obesity, Snoring
Part of Plant Used
Root
Bark, Stem
Other Uses
Not Available
Animal Feed, Biodiesel, Recovering internal injuries
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Cyperus Alternifolius
QUERCUS phellos
Common Name
Umbrella Papyrus, Umbrella Sedge, Umbrella Palm, Umbrella Plant
Willow Oak
In Hindi
Umbrella Plant
Overcup ओक
In German
Dach-Anlage
Overcup Oak
In French
Parapluie Plante
Overcup Oak
In Spanish
Umbrella Plant
Overcup Roble
In Greek
ομπρέλα φυτών
Overcup Oak
In Portuguese
Planta do guarda-chuva
Overcup Oak
In Polish
parasol roślin
Overcup Dąb
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Cypereae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cyperoideae
Amaryllidoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Umbrella Sedge and Willow Oak
Season and care of Umbrella Sedge and Willow Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Umbrella Sedge and Willow Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Umbrella Sedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Willow Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Umbrella Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Willow Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Umbrella Sedge is Acidic, Neutral and for Willow Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Umbrella Sedge and Willow Oak Physical Information
Umbrella Sedge and Willow Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Umbrella Sedge height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Willow Oak height is 1,220.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Umbrella Sedge and Willow Oak are as follows:
Umbrella Sedge flower color: Yellow green and Brown
Umbrella Sedge leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Willow Oak flower color: Red, Light Green and Chartreuse
- Willow Oak leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Umbrella Sedge and Willow Oak
Care of Umbrella Sedge and Willow Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Umbrella Sedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Willow Oak pruning is done cut main flower spike, Prune every year, 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 Willow Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.