Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Africa, Southern Asia
Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Floodplains, meadows, Riverbanks
Clay soil areas, Forests, open Woodlands, Sandy areas, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 1
12-10
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H2, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Not Available
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Dark Salmon, Sienna
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Light Yellow, Gold, Brown, Bronze
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Orange, Light Yellow, Gold, Brown, Bronze
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Pinnate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune up lowest branches, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt
Flowers
Not Available
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma
Headache, Nausea, Skin irritation, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Dysentry, Pulmonary hemorrhage, Skin Disorders, Soothing and relieving pain, Stimulates menstruation, Ulcers, Urinary problems, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Carvings, Used as firewood, Wood is used in construction, Wood log is used in making fences
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
MISCANTHUS sacchariflorus
CAESALPINIA echinata
Common Name
Amur Silvergrass
Brazilwood, Indian Savin Tree, Peachwood
In Hindi
Amur Silvergrass
Brazilwood Tree
In German
Amur Schilf
Brasil Baum
In French
Amur silvergrass
Brazilwood Arbre
In Spanish
Amur silvergrass
Árbol de palo de brasil
In Greek
Amur Silvergrass
brazilwood Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Amur Silvergrass
Árvore de pau-brasil
In Polish
Amur Silvergrass
brazylijskich Drzewo
In Latin
Amur Silvergrass
Brazilwood ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Miscanthus
Caesalpinia
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Caesalpinieae
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Caesalpinioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Amur Silvergrass and Brazilwood
Season and care of Amur Silvergrass and Brazilwood is important to know. While considering everything about Amur Silvergrass and Brazilwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Amur Silvergrass season is Summer and Fall and Brazilwood season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Amur Silvergrass is Loam and for Brazilwood is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Amur Silvergrass is Acidic, Neutral and for Brazilwood is Neutral, Alkaline.
Amur Silvergrass and Brazilwood Physical Information
Amur Silvergrass and Brazilwood physical information is very important for comparison. Amur Silvergrass height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Brazilwood height is 610.00 cm and width 670.00 cm. The color specification of Amur Silvergrass and Brazilwood are as follows:
Amur Silvergrass flower color: Not Available
Amur Silvergrass leaf color: Dark Green
Brazilwood flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
- Brazilwood leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Amur Silvergrass and Brazilwood
Care of Amur Silvergrass and Brazilwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Amur Silvergrass pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Brazilwood pruning is done Prune up lowest branches, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Amur Silvergrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Brazilwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.