Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Sedge or Rush
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
New Zealand
South Africa
Types
not available
Not Available
Habitat
Moist Ditches, moist forests, Moist woods
Temperate Regions, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Sandy Brown
Yellow, Red, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Orange, Sandy Brown, Copper
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Orange, Sandy Brown, Copper
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Sandy Brown, Copper
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Orange, Sandy Brown, Copper
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Fern like
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Water more in summer
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
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers
fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Aphids
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Bugs, Insects
Insects
Allergy
Unknown
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers
Other Uses
deer resistant
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CAREX buchananii
CLIVIA miniata
Common Name
Leatherleaf Sedge
Clivia
In Hindi
Leatherleaf Sedge
Clivia
In German
Leatherleaf Sedge
Clivia
In French
Leatherleaf Sedge
Clivia
In Spanish
Leatherleaf Sedge
Clivia
In Greek
Leatherleaf Sedge
κλίβια
In Portuguese
Leatherleaf Sedge
Clivia
In Polish
Leatherleaf Sedge
Clivia
In Latin
Leatherleaf Sedge
Clivia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Amaryllidoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Leatherleaf Sedge and Clivia
Season and care of Leatherleaf Sedge and Clivia is important to know. While considering everything about Leatherleaf Sedge and Clivia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Leatherleaf Sedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Clivia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Leatherleaf Sedge is Loam, Sand and for Clivia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Leatherleaf Sedge is Acidic, Neutral and for Clivia is Acidic, Neutral.
Leatherleaf Sedge and Clivia Physical Information
Leatherleaf Sedge and Clivia physical information is very important for comparison. Leatherleaf Sedge height is 50.80 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Clivia height is 30.50 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Leatherleaf Sedge and Clivia are as follows:
Leatherleaf Sedge flower color: Sandy Brown
Leatherleaf Sedge leaf color: Orange, Sandy Brown and Copper
Clivia flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange
- Clivia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Leatherleaf Sedge and Clivia
Care of Leatherleaf Sedge and Clivia 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 Clivia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Leatherleaf Sedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Clivia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.