Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Sedge or Rush
Origin
Australia
Madagascar
Types
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Cyperus involucratus, Cyperus albostriatus
Habitat
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
8-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Yellow green, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Linear to lanceolate
Subulate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Fall, Late Winter
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water regularly for 2 months
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Pruning may be required for height clearance
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Does not require fertilizer once established
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
-
Red spider mite, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Blowflies, Insects
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Odontalgic
Antibacterial, Antifungal
Part of Plant Used
Wood
Root
Other Uses
Used as a fodder tree in agricultural areas, Useful for shade
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
GEIJERA parviflora
Cyperus Alternifolius
Common Name
Wilga, Native Willow
Umbrella Papyrus, Umbrella Sedge, Umbrella Palm, Umbrella Plant
In Hindi
Wilga
Umbrella Plant
In German
Pirol
Dach-Anlage
In French
loriot
Parapluie Plante
In Spanish
oriol
Umbrella Plant
In Greek
φλώρος
ομπρέλα φυτών
In Portuguese
papa-figos
Planta do guarda-chuva
In Polish
Wilga
parasol roślin
Phylum
Charophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Equisetopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Rutaceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Properties of Wilga and Umbrella Sedge
Wondering what are the properties of Wilga and Umbrella Sedge? We provide you with everything About Wilga and Umbrella Sedge. Wilga doesn't have thorns and Umbrella Sedge doesn't have thorns. Also Wilga does not have fragrant flowers. Wilga has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen and Umbrella Sedge has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen. 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 Wilga and Umbrella Sedge and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Wilga and Umbrella Sedge
Season and care of Wilga and Umbrella Sedge is important to know. While considering everything about Wilga and Umbrella Sedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wilga season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Umbrella Sedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Wilga is Loam, Sand and for Umbrella Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wilga is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Umbrella Sedge is Acidic, Neutral.
Wilga and Umbrella Sedge Physical Information
Wilga and Umbrella Sedge physical information is very important for comparison. Wilga height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Umbrella Sedge height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Wilga and Umbrella Sedge are as follows:
Wilga flower color: White and Ivory
Wilga leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Umbrella Sedge flower color: Yellow green and Brown
- Umbrella Sedge leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Wilga and Umbrella Sedge
Care of Wilga and Umbrella Sedge include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wilga pruning is done Pruning may be required for height clearance and Umbrella Sedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Wilga needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Umbrella Sedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.