Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Sedge or Rush
Tender Perennial
Origin
New Zealand
South America
Types
not available
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
Habitat
Moist Ditches, moist forests, Moist woods
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
11-15
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 23, 24
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Sandy Brown
Purple, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Orange, Sandy Brown, Copper
Green, Light Pink, White
Leaf Color in Summer
Orange, Sandy Brown, Copper
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Sandy Brown, Copper
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Orange, Sandy Brown, Copper
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Shape
Fern like
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Early Summer, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Early Winter, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
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
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune for size control, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers
EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Aphids
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Bugs, Insects
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Allergy
Unknown
Dermititis, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
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
No Medicinal Use
Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Fruits
Other Uses
deer resistant
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CAREX buchananii
ANANAS
Common Name
Leatherleaf Sedge
Pineapple
In Hindi
Leatherleaf Sedge
अनानास
In German
Leatherleaf Sedge
Ananas
In French
Leatherleaf Sedge
Ananas
In Spanish
Leatherleaf Sedge
Piña
In Greek
Leatherleaf Sedge
Ανανάς
In Portuguese
Leatherleaf Sedge
Abacaxi
In Polish
Leatherleaf Sedge
Ananas
In Latin
Leatherleaf Sedge
Pineapple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Lilopsida
Lilopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Bromelioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Leatherleaf Sedge and Pineapple
Season and care of Leatherleaf Sedge and Pineapple is important to know. While considering everything about Leatherleaf Sedge and Pineapple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Leatherleaf Sedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pineapple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Leatherleaf Sedge is Loam, Sand and for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy while the PH of soil for Leatherleaf Sedge is Acidic, Neutral and for Pineapple is Acidic.
Leatherleaf Sedge and Pineapple Physical Information
Leatherleaf Sedge and Pineapple physical information is very important for comparison. Leatherleaf Sedge height is 50.80 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm. The color specification of Leatherleaf Sedge and Pineapple are as follows:
Leatherleaf Sedge flower color: Sandy Brown
Leatherleaf Sedge leaf color: Orange, Sandy Brown and Copper
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
- Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Care of Leatherleaf Sedge and Pineapple
Care of Leatherleaf Sedge and Pineapple 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 Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Leatherleaf 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.