Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Biennial and Perennial
Type
Sedge or Rush
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Madagascar
China, Japan
Types
Cyperus involucratus, Cyperus albostriatus
Daphne odora,Daphne. mezereum.,Daphne transatlantica
Habitat
Temperate Regions
shade of upland trees
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
7-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green, Brown
White, Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Subulate
feather-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
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
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, 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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
poisonous if ingested
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Woodland margins
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antifungal
Anodyne, Antiphlogistic, Antispasmodic, Depurative, Opthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Root
Flowers
Other Uses
-
Making Perfumes
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, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Cyperus Alternifolius
DAPHNE odora
Common Name
Umbrella Papyrus, Umbrella Sedge, Umbrella Palm, Umbrella Plant
winter daphne
In Hindi
Umbrella Plant
winter daphne
In German
Dach-Anlage
Daphne odora
In French
Parapluie Plante
Daphne odora
In Spanish
Umbrella Plant
Daphne odora
In Greek
ομπρέλα φυτών
Daphne odora
In Portuguese
Planta do guarda-chuva
Daphne odora
In Polish
parasol roślin
Daphne odora
In Latin
O Planta
Daphne odora
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Rosopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Thymelaeaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Cyperoideae
Euphorbioideae
Properties of Umbrella Sedge and Winter Daphne
Wondering what are the properties of Umbrella Sedge and Winter Daphne? We provide you with everything About Umbrella Sedge and Winter Daphne. Umbrella Sedge doesn't have thorns and Winter Daphne doesn't have thorns. Also Umbrella Sedge does not have fragrant flowers. Umbrella Sedge has allergic reactions like and Winter Daphne has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Umbrella Sedge and Winter Daphne and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Umbrella Sedge and Winter Daphne
Season and care of Umbrella Sedge and Winter Daphne is important to know. While considering everything about Umbrella Sedge and Winter Daphne Care, growing season is an essential factor. Umbrella Sedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Winter Daphne season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Umbrella Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Winter Daphne is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Umbrella Sedge is Acidic, Neutral and for Winter Daphne is Neutral.
Umbrella Sedge and Winter Daphne Physical Information
Umbrella Sedge and Winter Daphne physical information is very important for comparison. Umbrella Sedge height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Winter Daphne height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Umbrella Sedge and Winter Daphne are as follows:
Umbrella Sedge flower color: Yellow green and Brown
Umbrella Sedge leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Winter Daphne flower color: White, Pink and Rose
- Winter Daphne leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Umbrella Sedge and Winter Daphne
Care of Umbrella Sedge and Winter Daphne include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Umbrella Sedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Winter Daphne 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 Winter Daphne needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.