Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Sedge or Rush
Origin
South America
Northeastern United States, Western Europe
Types
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
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Habitat
Tropical regions
Grassland, moorlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple, Red
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
Light brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Pink, White
Blue Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Blue Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Blue Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Olive
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Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Long hair-like leaves
Plant Season
Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Winter, Summer
Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Brown Spots, Galls
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Wildlife
Allergy
Dermititis, Itchiness
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Skin irritation, Skin Problems, Stops hair loss
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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
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ANANAS
CAREX flacca
Common Name
Pineapple
blue sedge, gray carex, glaucous sedge, carnation-grass
In German
Ananas
Blau-Segge
In French
Ananas
Bleu carex
In Spanish
Piña
azul de la juncia
In Greek
Ανανάς
μπλε σπαθόχορτο
In Portuguese
Abacaxi
azul Sedge
In Polish
Ananas
niebieski turzyca
In Latin
Pineapple
blue Sedge
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Bromeliales
Cyperales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
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Season and Care of Pineapple and Blue Sedge
Season and care of Pineapple and Blue Sedge is important to know. While considering everything about Pineapple and Blue Sedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pineapple season is Early Summer and Summer and Blue Sedge season is Early Summer and Summer. The type of soil for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy and for Blue Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pineapple is Acidic and for Blue Sedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pineapple and Blue Sedge Physical Information
Pineapple and Blue Sedge physical information is very important for comparison. Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm whereas Blue Sedge height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Pineapple and Blue Sedge are as follows:
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Blue Sedge flower color: Yellow green
- Blue Sedge leaf color: Blue Green, Gray Green and Gray
Care of Pineapple and Blue Sedge
Care of Pineapple and Blue Sedge include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Blue Sedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pineapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Blue Sedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.