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About Pawpaw and Evergold Sedge


About Evergold Sedge and Pawpaw


What is

Life Span
Annual and Perennial   
Perennial   

Type
Tree   
Sedge or Rush   

Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada   
Japan   

Types
Not Available   
Narrow sedge   

Habitat
Deep, Fertile bottom land, Hilly upland habitat, Well Drained   
Boggy areas, ditches, marshes, riparian zones, stream banks, Tropical regions, Wet forest   

USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9   
6-9   

AHS Heat Zone
8-6   
9-6   

Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21   
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24   

Habit
Oval or Rounded   
Arching/Fountain-shaped   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
1,371.60 cm   
30
25.40 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
30.00 cm   
99+
30.50 cm   
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Purple, Burgundy, Brown   
Brown   

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor   
Bicolor   

Fruit Color
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown   
Not Available   

Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green   
Dark Green, Light Yellow   

Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green   
Dark Green, Light Yellow   

Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Copper, Orange Red   
Dark Green, Light Yellow   

Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available   
Dark Green, Light Yellow   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Oblong   
Long Linear   

Thorns
No   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall   
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   
Partial Sun, Partial shade   

Growth Rate
Medium   
Medium   

Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand   
Clay, Loam, Sand   

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral   
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   

Soil Drainage
Average   
Well drained   

Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring   
Spring   

Repeat Bloomer
No   
No   

Tolerances
Not Available   
Drought, Heat Tolerance   

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground   
Container, Ground, Pot   

How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting   
Seedlings   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Low   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply   
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires regular watering   

In Summer
Lots of watering   
Ample Water   

In Spring
Moderate   
Ample Water   

In Winter
Average Water   
Average Water   

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral   
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   

Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand   
Clay, Loam, Sand   

Soil Drainage Capacity
Average   
Well drained   

Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   
Partial Sun, Partial shade   

Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning   
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves   

Fertilizers
Magnesium sulphate, Nitrogen, Phosphate, Phosphorous, Potassium   
organic fertlizers, very little fertilizers at a time, Water soluble fertilizers   

Pests and Diseases
Red blotch   
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red blotch, Scale, Slugs   

Plant Tolerance
Not Available   
Dry Conditions, Heat Tolerance   

Facts

Flowers
Yes   
Insignificant   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
Yes   
No   

Edible Fruit
Yes   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
Yes   
No   

Fragrant Fruit
Yes   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
Yes   
No   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
No   

Showy Foliage
Yes   
Yes   

Showy Bark
No   
No   

Foliage Texture
Coarse   
Fine   

Foliage Sheen
Matte   
Glossy   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
No   
No   

Self-Sowing
Yes   
No   

Attracts
Birds, Butterflies   
Insects, Mealybugs   

Allergy
breathing problems, Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, Rash, Stomach pain, Swelling   
Asthma   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose   
Beautification, Borders, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes   

Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser   
No Beauty Benefits   

Edible Uses
Yes   
Yes   

Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree   
Air purification, Food for insects, Shelter for wildlife, Versatility, Wildlife   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Malaria, Rheumatism, Urine infections, Vomiting   
Diuretic   

Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves   
Leaves   

Other Uses
Making Shampoo, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties   
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant   

Used As Indoor Plant
No   
Yes   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Mixed Border, Shade Trees   
Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
ASIMINA triloba   
CAREX oshimensis 'Supergold'   

Common Name
Pawpaw   
Sedge   

In Hindi
गंदा संयंत्र   
evergold Sedge   

In German
Papaya Pflanze   
Evergold Segge   

In French
usine de papaye   
Evergold carex   

In Spanish
planta de la papaya   
Evergold juncia   

In Greek
φυτό pawpaw   
evergold σπαθόχορτο   

In Portuguese
planta mamão   
Evergold Sedge   

In Polish
pawpaw roślin   
Evergold turzyca   

In Latin
quince herba   
evergold Sedge   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Tracheophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Liliopsida   

Order
Magnoliales   
Poales   

Family
Annonaceae   
Cyperaceae   

Genus
Asimina Adans   
Carex   

Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids   
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots   

Tribe
Not Available   
Cariceae   

Subfamily
Not Available   
Cyperoideae   

Number of Species
Not Available   
2000   
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Properties of Pawpaw and Evergold Sedge

Wondering what are the properties of Pawpaw and Evergold Sedge? We provide you with everything About Pawpaw and Evergold Sedge. Pawpaw doesn't have thorns and Evergold Sedge doesn't have thorns. Also Pawpaw does not have fragrant flowers. Pawpaw has allergic reactions like breathing problems, Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, Rash, Stomach pain and Swelling and Evergold Sedge has allergic reactions like breathing problems, Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, Rash, Stomach pain and Swelling. 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 Pawpaw and Evergold Sedge and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Pawpaw and Evergold Sedge

Season and care of Pawpaw and Evergold Sedge is important to know. While considering everything about Pawpaw and Evergold Sedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pawpaw season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Evergold Sedge season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pawpaw is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Evergold Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pawpaw is Acidic, Neutral and for Evergold Sedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Pawpaw and Evergold Sedge Physical Information

Pawpaw and Evergold Sedge physical information is very important for comparison. Pawpaw height is 1,371.60 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Evergold Sedge height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Pawpaw and Evergold Sedge are as follows:

Care of Pawpaw and Evergold Sedge

Care of Pawpaw and Evergold Sedge include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pawpaw pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning and Evergold Sedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pawpaw needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Evergold Sedge needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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