Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Not available
Narrow sedge
Habitat
Tropical Climate, tropical environments
Boggy areas, ditches, marshes, riparian zones, stream banks, Tropical regions, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
6-9
Sunset Zone
H2, 22, 23, 24
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
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
Dark Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
Dark Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
Dark Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
Dark Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings, Suckers
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Medium
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 pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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 damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
slow-release fertilizers
organic fertlizers, very little fertilizers at a time, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red blotch, Scale, Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry Conditions, Heat Tolerance
Flowers
None
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Not Available
Insects, Mealybugs
Allergy
Not Available
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Beautification, Borders, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Shelter for wildlife, Versatility, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial
Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
BREYNIA disticha
CAREX oshimensis 'Supergold'
Common Name
Snow Bush
Sedge
In Hindi
बर्फ बुश
evergold Sedge
In German
Schnee Bush
Evergold Segge
In French
neige Bush
Evergold carex
In Spanish
nieve Bush
Evergold juncia
In Greek
χιόνι Μπους
evergold σπαθόχορτο
In Portuguese
neve de Bush
Evergold Sedge
In Polish
Śnieg Bush
Evergold turzyca
In Latin
Aequaliter Nubila Bush
evergold Sedge
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Euphorbiales
Poales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Phyllantheae
Cariceae
Subfamily
Antidesmatoideae
Cyperoideae
Season and Care of Snow Bush and Evergold Sedge
Season and care of Snow Bush and Evergold Sedge is important to know. While considering everything about Snow Bush and Evergold Sedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Snow Bush season is Spring, Summer and Winter and Evergold Sedge season is Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Snow Bush is Loam and for Evergold Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Snow Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Evergold Sedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Snow Bush and Evergold Sedge Physical Information
Snow Bush and Evergold Sedge physical information is very important for comparison. Snow Bush height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Evergold Sedge height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Snow Bush and Evergold Sedge are as follows:
Snow Bush flower color: Green
Snow Bush leaf color: White, Green, Light Green and Ivory
Evergold Sedge flower color: Brown
- Evergold Sedge leaf color: Dark Green and Light Yellow
Care of Snow Bush and Evergold Sedge
Care of Snow Bush and Evergold Sedge include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Snow Bush pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Evergold Sedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Snow Bush 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.