Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Sedge or Rush
Flowering Plants, Tree
Origin
New Zealand
Brazil
Types
not available
Not Available
Habitat
Moist Ditches, moist forests, Moist woods
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
9-5
Not Available
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Sandy Brown
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available, White
Leaf Color in Spring
Orange, Sandy Brown, Copper
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Orange, Sandy Brown, Copper
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Sandy Brown, Copper
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Orange, Sandy Brown, Copper
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Fern like
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Prune for size control, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids
Red blotch, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Bugs, Insects
Not Available
Allergy
Unknown
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Whole plant
Other Uses
deer resistant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Shady Tree, Showy Tree
Botanical Name
CAREX buchananii
Cassia leptophylla
Common Name
Leatherleaf Sedge
gold medallion tree
In Hindi
Leatherleaf Sedge
gold medallion tree
In German
Leatherleaf Sedge
gold medallion tree
In French
Leatherleaf Sedge
gold medallion tree
In Spanish
Leatherleaf Sedge
árbol medallón de oro
In Greek
Leatherleaf Sedge
χρυσό δέντρο μετάλλιο
In Portuguese
Leatherleaf Sedge
árvore medalhão de ouro
In Polish
Leatherleaf Sedge
Drzewo Medalion złota
In Latin
Leatherleaf Sedge
aureus arbore
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Leatherleaf Sedge and Cassia Leptophylla
Wondering what are the properties of Leatherleaf Sedge and Cassia Leptophylla? We provide you with everything About Leatherleaf Sedge and Cassia Leptophylla. Leatherleaf Sedge doesn't have thorns and Cassia Leptophylla doesn't have thorns. Also Leatherleaf Sedge does not have fragrant flowers. Leatherleaf Sedge has allergic reactions like Unknown and Cassia Leptophylla has allergic reactions like Unknown. 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 Leatherleaf Sedge and Cassia Leptophylla and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Leatherleaf Sedge and Cassia Leptophylla
Season and care of Leatherleaf Sedge and Cassia Leptophylla is important to know. While considering everything about Leatherleaf Sedge and Cassia Leptophylla Care, growing season is an essential factor. Leatherleaf Sedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cassia Leptophylla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Leatherleaf Sedge is Loam, Sand and for Cassia Leptophylla is Loam while the PH of soil for Leatherleaf Sedge is Acidic, Neutral and for Cassia Leptophylla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Leatherleaf Sedge and Cassia Leptophylla Physical Information
Leatherleaf Sedge and Cassia Leptophylla physical information is very important for comparison. Leatherleaf Sedge height is 50.80 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Cassia Leptophylla height is 1,300.00 cm and width 1,200.00 cm. The color specification of Leatherleaf Sedge and Cassia Leptophylla are as follows:
Leatherleaf Sedge flower color: Sandy Brown
Leatherleaf Sedge leaf color: Orange, Sandy Brown and Copper
Cassia Leptophylla flower color: Yellow
- Cassia Leptophylla leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Leatherleaf Sedge and Cassia Leptophylla
Care of Leatherleaf Sedge and Cassia Leptophylla include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Leatherleaf Sedge pruning is done Prune for size control, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cassia Leptophylla pruning is done Requires very little pruning. In summer Leatherleaf Sedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cassia Leptophylla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.