Cyperus alternifolius (Umbrella Papyrus, Umbrella Plant)
Umbrella plant is a favorite element in tropical or subtropical pond- side gardens. Upright, evergreen perennial is native to Madagascar. The plant produces light green leaves where the leaflets are growing from the same spot . The pale brown flowers appear in the mid summer. Plant it in full sun or partial shade. It is adapted to wet or moist soil . Light frost will kill the plants.
- Landscape Information
- Botanical Description
- Horticulture Management
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French Name: Papyrus à feuilles alternes, Plante ombelle
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Plant type: Groundcover
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Origin: Madgascar
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Heat Zones: 7 to 16
Hardiness Zones: 9 to 13
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Uses: Mass Planting, Container, Cut Flowers / Arrangements, Ground cover
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Size/Shape
Growth Rate: Fast
Tree Shape: Upright
Height at Maturity: 0.5 to 1 m
Spread at Maturity: Less than 50 cm
Time to Ultimate Height: 1 to 2 Years
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Notes
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Foliage
Leaf Arrangement : Spiral
Leaf Venation: Parallel
Leaf Persistance: Evergreen
Leaf Type: Simple
Leaf Blade: 5 - 10 cm
Leaf Shape: Linear
Leaf Margins: Entire
Leaf Texture: Coarse
Leaf Scent: No Fragance
Color(growing season): Green
Color(changing season): Green
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Flower
Flower Size Range: 0 - 1.5
Flower Type: Panicle
Flower Sexuality: Monoecious (Bisexual)
Flower Scent: No Fragance
Flower Color: Green
Seasons: Summer
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Trunk
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Fruit
Fruit Type: Caryopsis/Grain
Fruit Size Range: 1.5 - 3
Fruit Color: Brown
Seasons: Summer
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Tolerance
Frost Tolerant: Yes
Heat Tolerance: Yes
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Requirements
Soil Requirements: Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Ph Requirements: Acidic, Neutral
Water Requirements: Moderate
Light Requirements: Part, Shade
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Management
Toxicity: No
Susceptibility to Pests and Diseases: No
Pruning Requirements: No pruning at all
Fruit/ Leaves/ Flowers litter: No
Life Span: Less than 25
Edible Parts: None
Plant Propagation: Division