Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Narrow sedge
Prestige Red Poinsettiea, Snowcap White Poinsettia, Sparkling Punch Poinsettia, Enduring Pink Poinsttia
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Boggy areas, ditches, marshes, riparian zones, stream banks, Tropical regions, Wet forest
Forest edges, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
9-15
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Brown
Yellow, Red, Light Pink, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Multi-Color
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Light Yellow
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Light Yellow
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Light Yellow
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Light Yellow
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Bracts
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires regular watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
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
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after flowering, Prune lower leaves, Prune to control growth, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers, very little fertilizers at a time, Water soluble fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red blotch, Scale, Slugs
Bacterial Stem Rot, Botrytis Blight, Canker, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia Root Rot
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Insects, Mealybugs
Not Available
Allergy
Asthma
Eye irritation, Mouth itching, Skin rash, Stomach burn, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Shelter for wildlife, Versatility, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diuretic
Fever, Pain killer, Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CAREX oshimensis 'Supergold'
EUPHORBIA pulcherrima '490 Jingle Bells'
Common Name
Sedge
Poinsettia
In Hindi
evergold Sedge
Poinsettia
In German
Evergold Segge
Poinsettia
In French
Evergold carex
Poinsettia
In Spanish
Evergold juncia
Poinsettia
In Greek
evergold σπαθόχορτο
Αλεξανδρινό
In Portuguese
Evergold Sedge
Poinsétia
In Polish
Evergold turzyca
Poinsecja
In Latin
evergold Sedge
Poinsettia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Order
Poales
Malpighiales
Family
Cyperaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Cariceae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cyperoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Evergold Sedge and Poinsettia
Season and care of Evergold Sedge and Poinsettia is important to know. While considering everything about Evergold Sedge and Poinsettia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Evergold Sedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Poinsettia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Evergold Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Poinsettia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Evergold Sedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Poinsettia is Acidic, Neutral.
Evergold Sedge and Poinsettia Physical Information
Evergold Sedge and Poinsettia physical information is very important for comparison. Evergold Sedge height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Poinsettia height is 35.60 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Evergold Sedge and Poinsettia are as follows:
Evergold Sedge flower color: Brown
Evergold Sedge leaf color: Dark Green and Light Yellow
Poinsettia flower color: Yellow, Red, Light Pink and Coral
- Poinsettia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Evergold Sedge and Poinsettia
Care of Evergold Sedge and Poinsettia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Evergold Sedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Poinsettia pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after flowering, Prune lower leaves, Prune to control growth and Requires little pruning. In summer Evergold Sedge needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Poinsettia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.