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About Evergold Sedge and Pineapple


About Pineapple and Evergold Sedge


What is

Life Span
Perennial  
Biennial  

Type
Sedge or Rush  
Tender Perennial  

Origin
Japan  
South America  

Types
Narrow sedge  
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold  

Number of Varieties
10  
1  

Habitat
Boggy areas, ditches, marshes, riparian zones, stream banks, Tropical regions, Wet forest  
Tropical regions  

USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9  
11-15  

AHS Heat Zone
9-6  
12-1  

Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24  
H1, H2, 24  

Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped  
Rosette/Stemless  

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
25.40 cm  
99+
152.40 cm  
99+

Minimum Width
30.50 cm  
99+
121.92 cm  
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Brown  
Purple, Red  

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor  
-  

Fruit Color
-  
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green  

Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Light Yellow  
Green, Light Pink, White  

Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Light Yellow  
Green, Blue Green, Olive  

Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Light Yellow  
Green, Blue Green, Olive  

Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Light Yellow  
Green, Blue Green, Olive  

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Long Linear  
Arrowhead  

Thorns
No  
Yes  

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter  
Early Summer, Summer  

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade  
Full Sun  

Growth Rate
Medium  
Medium  

Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand  
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy  

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline  
Acidic  

Soil Drainage
Well drained  
Well drained  

Bloom Time
Spring  
Early Winter, Summer  

Repeat Bloomer
No  
No  

Tolerances
Drought, Heat Tolerance  
Drought  

Care

Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot  
Container, Ground, Pot  

How to Plant?
Seedlings  
Divison  

Plant Maintenance
Low  
Low  

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires regular watering  
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally  

In Summer
Ample Water  
Lots of watering  

In Spring
Ample Water  
Moderate  

In Winter
Average Water  
Average Water  

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline  
Acidic, Neutral  

Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand  
Loam, Sand  

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained  
Well drained  

Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade  

Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves  
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves  

Fertilizers
organic fertlizers, very little fertilizers at a time, Water soluble fertilizers  
EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen  

Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red blotch, Scale, Slugs  
Red blotch  

Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions, Heat Tolerance  
Drought  

Facts

Flowers
Insignificant  
Yes  

Flower Petal Number
Single  
Single  

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No  
Yes  

Edible Fruit
No  
Yes  

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No  
No  

Fragrant Fruit
No  
Yes  

Fragrant Leaf
No  
No  

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No  
No  

Showy Foliage
Yes  
Yes  

Showy Bark
No  
No  

Foliage Texture
Fine  
Medium  

Foliage Sheen
Glossy  
Matte  

Evergreen
No  
No  

Invasive
No  
No  

Self-Sowing
No  
No  

Attracts
Insects, Mealybugs  
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites  

Allergy
Asthma  
Dermititis, Itchiness  

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes  
Showy Purposes  

Beauty Benefits
-  
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Skin irritation, Skin Problems, Stops hair loss  

Edible Uses
Yes  
Yes  

Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Shelter for wildlife, Versatility, Wildlife  
Air purification  

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Diuretic  
Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling  

Part of Plant Used
Leaves  
Fruits  

Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant  
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties  

Used As Indoor Plant
Yes  
Yes  

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes  
Yes  

Garden Design
Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border  
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
CAREX oshimensis 'Supergold'  
ANANAS  

Common Name
Sedge  
Pineapple  

In Hindi
evergold Sedge  
अनानास  

In German
Evergold Segge  
Ananas  

In French
Evergold carex  
Ananas  

In Spanish
Evergold juncia  
Piña  

In Greek
evergold σπαθόχορτο  
Ανανάς  

In Portuguese
Evergold Sedge  
Abacaxi  

In Polish
Evergold turzyca  
Ananas  

In Latin
evergold Sedge  
Pineapple  

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Phylum
Tracheophyta  
Vascular plant  

Class
Liliopsida  
Lilopsida  

Order
Poales  
Bromeliales  

Family
Cyperaceae  
Bromeliaceae  

Genus
Carex  
Ananas  

Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots  
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots  

Tribe
Cariceae  
-  

Subfamily
Cyperoideae  
Bromelioideae  

Number of Species
2000  
12
7  
99+

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Properties of Evergold Sedge and Pineapple

Wondering what are the properties of Evergold Sedge and Pineapple? We provide you with everything About Evergold Sedge and Pineapple. Evergold Sedge doesn't have thorns and Pineapple doesn't have thorns. Also Evergold Sedge does not have fragrant flowers. Evergold Sedge has allergic reactions like Asthma and Pineapple has allergic reactions like Asthma. 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 Evergold Sedge and Pineapple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Evergold Sedge and Pineapple

Season and care of Evergold Sedge and Pineapple is important to know. While considering everything about Evergold Sedge and Pineapple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Evergold Sedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pineapple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Evergold Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy while the PH of soil for Evergold Sedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pineapple is Acidic.

Evergold Sedge and Pineapple Physical Information

Evergold Sedge and Pineapple physical information is very important for comparison. Evergold Sedge height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm. The color specification of Evergold Sedge and Pineapple are as follows:

Care of Evergold Sedge and Pineapple

Care of Evergold Sedge and Pineapple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Evergold Sedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Evergold Sedge needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pineapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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