Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Middle Africa
Types
Allamanda voilacea
Allamanda violacea Cherry Jubilee
Allamanda x Alba (Blanca)
Allamanda Cream
Allamanda Chocolate
Allamanda Indonesia Sunset
Allamanda hendersonii
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Roadsides, Tropical regions
Floodplains, Forest margins, Tropical regions, waterways, Wet lands, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-14
7-11
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Salmon, Burgundy, Dark Salmon
Sandy Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Pink
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Purple
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Purple
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Purple
Leaf Shape
Bell Shaped
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Budding, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Water when soil is dry
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
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
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in spring, Remove damaged leaves
Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Flying insects
Allergy
Eye irritation, Skin irritation, Skin rash
Asthma, breathing problems
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Food for animals, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Jaundice, Liver problems, Malaria
Eye Problems, Headache, Skin Disorders, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Food for animals, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical, Vine
Bedding Plant, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ALLAMANDA 'Cherries Jubilee'
PENNISETUM purpureum 'Prince'
Common Name
Golden Trumpet Vine
Elephant Grass
In Hindi
Allamanda
हाथी घास
In German
Allamanda
Elefantengras
In French
Allamanda
l'herbe à éléphant
In Spanish
Allamanda
pasto elefante
In Greek
Allamanda
ελέφαντα χόρτο
In Portuguese
Allamanda
capim-elefante
In Polish
Allamanda
trawa słoniowa
In Latin
Allamanda
elephanti herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Apocynaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Allamanda
Pennisetum
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Rauvolfioideae
Panicoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Allamanda and Elephant Grass
Season and care of Allamanda and Elephant Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Allamanda and Elephant Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Allamanda season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Elephant Grass season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Allamanda is Loam and for Elephant Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Allamanda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Elephant Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Allamanda and Elephant Grass Physical Information
Allamanda and Elephant Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Allamanda height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Elephant Grass height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Allamanda and Elephant Grass are as follows:
Allamanda flower color: Salmon, Burgundy and Dark Salmon
Allamanda leaf color: Light Green
Elephant Grass flower color: Sandy Brown
- Elephant Grass leaf color: Purple
Care of Allamanda and Elephant Grass
Care of Allamanda and Elephant Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Allamanda pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in spring and Remove damaged leaves and Elephant Grass pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Allamanda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Elephant Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.