Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Sedge or Rush
Origin
South America
Japan
Types
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical regions
Lawn, shaded fields, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
5-10
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
Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Pink, White
Dark Green, Gold
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Dark Green, Gold
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Dark Green, Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Dark Green, Gold
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Subulate
Plant Season
Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Winter, Summer
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
Rooted stem cutting, stem tip cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally
Needs more water during establishment, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water in the early morning hours
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Prune to control growth
Fertilizers
EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Disease free, Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Rocky Soil, Shade areas, Variety of soil types, Wet Site
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Aphids, Bugs, Mealybugs, Scale Insects
Allergy
Dermititis, Itchiness
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Borders, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Skin irritation, Skin Problems, Stops hair loss
Not Available
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
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ANANAS
CAREX hachijoensis 'Evergold'
Common Name
Pineapple
Carex oshimensis
Carex morrowii
In Hindi
अनानास
Japanese Sedge
In German
Ananas
japanische Segge
In French
Ananas
Japanese carex
In Spanish
Piña
juncia japonesa
In Greek
Ανανάς
japanische Segge
In Portuguese
Abacaxi
Sedge japonês
In Polish
Ananas
japoński turzyca
In Latin
Pineapple
Sedge Italica
Phylum
Vascular plant
Tracheophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Bromeliaceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Pineapple and Japanese Sedge
Season and care of Pineapple and Japanese Sedge is important to know. While considering everything about Pineapple and Japanese Sedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pineapple season is Early Summer and Summer and Japanese Sedge season is Early Summer and Summer. The type of soil for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy and for Japanese Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pineapple is Acidic and for Japanese Sedge is Acidic, Neutral.
Pineapple and Japanese Sedge Physical Information
Pineapple and Japanese Sedge physical information is very important for comparison. Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm whereas Japanese Sedge height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Pineapple and Japanese Sedge are as follows:
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Japanese Sedge flower color: Tan
- Japanese Sedge leaf color: Dark Green and Gold
Care of Pineapple and Japanese Sedge
Care of Pineapple and Japanese 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 Japanese Sedge pruning is done Prune to control growth. In summer Pineapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Japanese Sedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.