Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Sedge or Rush
Tender Perennial
Origin
Japan
South America
Types
Not Available
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
Habitat
Lawn, shaded fields, Shaded sites
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-10
11-15
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
Clump-Forming
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Tan
Purple, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Gold
Green, Light Pink, White
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Gold
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Gold
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Gold
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Shape
Subulate
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Early Summer, Summer
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Early Winter, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, stem tip cuttings
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs more water during establishment, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water in the early morning hours
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune to control growth
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K, Less fertilizing
EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Disease free, Insects, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Rocky Soil, Shade areas, Variety of soil types, Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Bugs, Mealybugs, Scale Insects
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Allergy
Not Available
Dermititis, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Skin irritation, Skin Problems, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
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
Not Available
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, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CAREX hachijoensis 'Evergold'
ANANAS
Common Name
Carex oshimensis
Carex morrowii
Pineapple
In Hindi
Japanese Sedge
अनानास
In German
japanische Segge
Ananas
In French
Japanese carex
Ananas
In Spanish
juncia japonesa
Piña
In Greek
japanische Segge
Ανανάς
In Portuguese
Sedge japonês
Abacaxi
In Polish
japoński turzyca
Ananas
In Latin
Sedge Italica
Pineapple
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lilopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Bromelioideae
Season and Care of Japanese Sedge and Pineapple
Season and care of Japanese Sedge and Pineapple is important to know. While considering everything about Japanese Sedge and Pineapple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Japanese Sedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pineapple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Japanese Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy while the PH of soil for Japanese Sedge is Acidic, Neutral and for Pineapple is Acidic.
Japanese Sedge and Pineapple Physical Information
Japanese Sedge and Pineapple physical information is very important for comparison. Japanese Sedge height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm. The color specification of Japanese Sedge and Pineapple are as follows:
Japanese Sedge flower color: Tan
Japanese Sedge leaf color: Dark Green and Gold
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
- Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Care of Japanese Sedge and Pineapple
Care of Japanese Sedge and Pineapple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Japanese Sedge pruning is done Prune to control growth and Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Japanese Sedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pineapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.