Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Origin
Africa, Southern Asia
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
not available
Habitat
Floodplains, meadows, Riverbanks
Homesteads, Screen Cottage and Informal Garden, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Light Yellow, Gold, Brown, Bronze
Light Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Orange, Light Yellow, Gold, Brown, Bronze
Light Green, Burgundy
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Long and slender with very sharp edges
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
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
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Corms or bulbs, From Rhizomes, Rhizome division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam
Moist but well drained, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Indirect sunlight, Partial shade
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
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Not Available
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Not Available
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Houseplant, Informal Garden
Botanical Name
MISCANTHUS sacchariflorus
AECHMEA 'Foster's Freckles'
Common Name
Amur Silvergrass
Aechmea , Foster's Freckles Aechmea, Foster's Freckles Bromeliad
In Hindi
Amur Silvergrass
Freckles Bromeliad
In German
Amur Schilf
Freckles Bromeliad
In French
Amur silvergrass
Freckles Bromeliad
In Spanish
Amur silvergrass
Freckles Bromeliad
In Greek
Amur Silvergrass
Freckles Bromeliad
In Portuguese
Amur Silvergrass
Freckles Bromeliad
In Polish
Amur Silvergrass
Freckles Bromeliad
In Latin
Amur Silvergrass
Freckles Bromeliad
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Bromeliales
Family
Poaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Amur Silvergrass and Freckles Bromeliad
Wondering what are the properties of Amur Silvergrass and Freckles Bromeliad? We provide you with everything About Amur Silvergrass and Freckles Bromeliad. Amur Silvergrass doesn't have thorns and Freckles Bromeliad doesn't have thorns. Also Amur Silvergrass does not have fragrant flowers. Amur Silvergrass has allergic reactions like Asthma and Freckles Bromeliad 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 Freckles Bromeliad and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Amur Silvergrass and Freckles Bromeliad
Season and care of Amur Silvergrass and Freckles Bromeliad is important to know. While considering everything about Amur Silvergrass and Freckles Bromeliad Care, growing season is an essential factor. Amur Silvergrass season is Summer and Fall and Freckles Bromeliad season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Amur Silvergrass is Loam and for Freckles Bromeliad is Sand while the PH of soil for Amur Silvergrass is Acidic, Neutral and for Freckles Bromeliad is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Amur Silvergrass and Freckles Bromeliad Physical Information
Amur Silvergrass and Freckles Bromeliad physical information is very important for comparison. Amur Silvergrass height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Freckles Bromeliad height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Amur Silvergrass and Freckles Bromeliad are as follows:
Amur Silvergrass flower color: Not Available
Amur Silvergrass leaf color: Dark Green
Freckles Bromeliad flower color: White and Red
- Freckles Bromeliad leaf color: Light Green and Burgundy
Care of Amur Silvergrass and Freckles Bromeliad
Care of Amur Silvergrass and Freckles Bromeliad include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Amur Silvergrass pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Freckles Bromeliad 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 Freckles Bromeliad needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.