Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Africa, Southern Asia
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Floodplains, meadows, Riverbanks
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H2
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Not Available
Green, Yellow green, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Light Yellow, Gold, Brown, Bronze
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Orange, Light Yellow, Gold, Brown, Bronze
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Elliptic
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when soil is dry
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Not Available
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Asthma
Gastric, Kidney Stone
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Nutrients, Stomach aliments, Treatment of ulcers, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Economic Purpose, Used As Food, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Edible, Tropical
Botanical Name
MISCANTHUS sacchariflorus
ANACARDIUM occidentale
Common Name
Amur Silvergrass
Acajou, Cashew
In Hindi
Amur Silvergrass
काजू के पेड़
In German
Amur Schilf
Cashew Baum
In French
Amur silvergrass
Anacardier
In Spanish
Amur silvergrass
árbol de anacardo
In Greek
Amur Silvergrass
δέντρο κάσιους
In Portuguese
Amur Silvergrass
cajueiro
In Polish
Amur Silvergrass
drzewo nerkowca
In Latin
Amur Silvergrass
cashew ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Sapindales
Family
Poaceae
Anacardiaceae
Genus
Miscanthus
Anacardium
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Anacardium occidentale, Mangifera indica 'Champagne', Pachycormus discolor, Pistacia chinensis
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Amur Silvergrass and Cashew
Wondering what are the properties of Amur Silvergrass and Cashew? We provide you with everything About Amur Silvergrass and Cashew. Amur Silvergrass doesn't have thorns and Cashew doesn't have thorns. Also Amur Silvergrass does not have fragrant flowers. Amur Silvergrass has allergic reactions like Asthma and Cashew has allergic reactions like Asthma. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Amur Silvergrass and Cashew and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Amur Silvergrass and Cashew
Season and care of Amur Silvergrass and Cashew is important to know. While considering everything about Amur Silvergrass and Cashew Care, growing season is an essential factor. Amur Silvergrass season is Summer and Fall and Cashew season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Amur Silvergrass is Loam and for Cashew is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Amur Silvergrass is Acidic, Neutral and for Cashew is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Amur Silvergrass and Cashew Physical Information
Amur Silvergrass and Cashew physical information is very important for comparison. Amur Silvergrass height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Cashew height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Amur Silvergrass and Cashew are as follows:
Amur Silvergrass flower color: Not Available
Amur Silvergrass leaf color: Dark Green
Cashew flower color: Green, Yellow green and Light Green
- Cashew leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Amur Silvergrass and Cashew
Care of Amur Silvergrass and Cashew include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Amur Silvergrass pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Cashew pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Amur Silvergrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cashew needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.