Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
New Zealand
Brazil
Types
not available
Not available
Habitat
Moist Ditches, moist forests, Moist woods
Tropical regions
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
H1, H2, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Sandy Brown
White, Purple, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Orange, Sandy Brown, Copper
Green, 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
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
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
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
Tip cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Average Water Needs
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 Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune for size control, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Apply N-P-K, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Yellow Leaves
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Bugs, Insects
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
anti-inflammatory, Antipyretic, Antirheumatic, cathartic, Diuretic, Emetic
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers
Other Uses
deer resistant
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping, useful as a ground cover
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CAREX buchananii
Brunfelsia pauciflora
Common Name
Leatherleaf Sedge
Raintree, yesterday today and tomorrow, Brazil raintree
In Hindi
Leatherleaf Sedge
Raintree
In German
Leatherleaf Sedge
raintree
In French
Leatherleaf Sedge
raintree
In Spanish
Leatherleaf Sedge
raintree
In Greek
Leatherleaf Sedge
Raintree
In Portuguese
Leatherleaf Sedge
Raintree
In Polish
Leatherleaf Sedge
Raintree
In Latin
Leatherleaf Sedge
Raintree
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Petunioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Leatherleaf Sedge and Raintree
Season and care of Leatherleaf Sedge and Raintree is important to know. While considering everything about Leatherleaf Sedge and Raintree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Leatherleaf Sedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Raintree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Leatherleaf Sedge is Loam, Sand and for Raintree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Leatherleaf Sedge is Acidic, Neutral and for Raintree is Acidic, Neutral.
Leatherleaf Sedge and Raintree Physical Information
Leatherleaf Sedge and Raintree physical information is very important for comparison. Leatherleaf Sedge height is 50.80 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Raintree height is 240.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Leatherleaf Sedge and Raintree are as follows:
Leatherleaf Sedge flower color: Sandy Brown
Leatherleaf Sedge leaf color: Orange, Sandy Brown and Copper
Raintree flower color: White, Purple and Lavender
- Raintree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Leatherleaf Sedge and Raintree
Care of Leatherleaf Sedge and Raintree 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 Raintree pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Raintree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.