Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Africa, Southern Asia
Central America, South America, Brazil
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Floodplains, meadows, Riverbanks
Desert, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
12-15
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 1
12-10
Sunset Zone
Not Available
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Not Available
Red, Orange, Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Light Yellow, Gold, Brown, Bronze
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Orange, Light Yellow, Gold, Brown, Bronze
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Succulent
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Not Available
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
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Reduce watering in winter
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
No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize the soil before planting, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Bacterial Stem Rot, fungus, Mealybugs, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Not Available
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Asthma
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Florist trade and landscaping, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
MISCANTHUS sacchariflorus
Cleistocactus strausii
Common Name
Amur Silvergrass
silver torch or wooly torch
In Hindi
Amur Silvergrass
Cleistocactus strausii
In German
Amur Schilf
Cleistocactus strausii
In French
Amur silvergrass
Cleistocactus strausii
In Spanish
Amur silvergrass
Cleistocactus strausii
In Greek
Amur Silvergrass
cleistocactus strausii
In Portuguese
Amur Silvergrass
Cleistocactus strausii
In Polish
Amur Silvergrass
cleistocastus strausii
In Latin
Amur Silvergrass
Cleistocactus strausii
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Caryophyllales
Genus
Miscanthus
Cleistocactus
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Trichocereeae
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Amur Silvergrass and Cleistocactus Strausii
Wondering what are the properties of Amur Silvergrass and Cleistocactus Strausii? We provide you with everything About Amur Silvergrass and Cleistocactus Strausii. Amur Silvergrass doesn't have thorns and Cleistocactus Strausii doesn't have thorns. Also Amur Silvergrass does not have fragrant flowers. Amur Silvergrass has allergic reactions like Asthma and Cleistocactus Strausii 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 Cleistocactus Strausii and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Amur Silvergrass and Cleistocactus Strausii
Season and care of Amur Silvergrass and Cleistocactus Strausii is important to know. While considering everything about Amur Silvergrass and Cleistocactus Strausii Care, growing season is an essential factor. Amur Silvergrass season is Summer and Fall and Cleistocactus Strausii season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Amur Silvergrass is Loam and for Cleistocactus Strausii is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Amur Silvergrass is Acidic, Neutral and for Cleistocactus Strausii is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Amur Silvergrass and Cleistocactus Strausii Physical Information
Amur Silvergrass and Cleistocactus Strausii physical information is very important for comparison. Amur Silvergrass height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Cleistocactus Strausii height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Amur Silvergrass and Cleistocactus Strausii are as follows:
Amur Silvergrass flower color: Not Available
Amur Silvergrass leaf color: Dark Green
Cleistocactus Strausii flower color: Red, Orange and Salmon
- Cleistocactus Strausii leaf color: Not Available
Care of Amur Silvergrass and Cleistocactus Strausii
Care of Amur Silvergrass and Cleistocactus Strausii include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Amur Silvergrass pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Cleistocactus Strausii pruning is done No pruning needed, 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 Cleistocactus Strausii needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.