Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Sedge or Rush
Tender Perennial
Origin
North-Central United States, Canada
South America
Types
-
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
Habitat
Moist Soils
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
11-15
Sunset Zone
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
Gold, Brown
Purple, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
-
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Green
Green, Light Pink, White
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Shape
Acicular
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Early Summer, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Winter, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Bulbs
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
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
EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Allergy
-
Dermititis, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Skin irritation, Skin Problems, Stops hair loss
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs
Fruits
Other Uses
-
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
Bog Garden, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CAREX muskingumensis 'Ice Fountains'
ANANAS
Common Name
Palm Sedge
Pineapple
In Hindi
Palm Sedge
अनानास
In German
Palm Sedge
Ananas
In French
Palm Sedge
Ananas
In Spanish
Palm Sedge
Piña
In Greek
Palm Sedge
Ανανάς
In Portuguese
Palm Sedge
Abacaxi
In Polish
Palm Sedge
Ananas
In Latin
Palm Sedge
Pineapple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Lillosida
Lilopsida
Order
Cyperales
Bromeliales
Family
Cyperaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
-
Bromelioideae
Season and Care of Palm Sedge and Pineapple
Season and care of Palm Sedge and Pineapple is important to know. While considering everything about Palm Sedge and Pineapple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Palm Sedge season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Pineapple season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Palm Sedge is Loam and for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy while the PH of soil for Palm Sedge is Acidic, Neutral and for Pineapple is Acidic.
Palm Sedge and Pineapple Physical Information
Palm Sedge and Pineapple physical information is very important for comparison. Palm Sedge height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm. The color specification of Palm Sedge and Pineapple are as follows:
Palm Sedge flower color: Gold and Brown
Palm Sedge leaf color: White and Green
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
- Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Care of Palm Sedge and Pineapple
Care of Palm Sedge and Pineapple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Palm Sedge pruning is done 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 Palm 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.