Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Africa, Southern Asia
Eastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Floodplains, meadows, Riverbanks
Damp shady woods, Wet ground, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
7-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
4
Habit
Clump-Forming
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Not Available
Non Flowering Plant
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Light Yellow, Gold, Brown, Bronze
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Orange, Light Yellow, Gold, Brown, Bronze
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Pinnate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Fall, Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water occasionally, Water slowly, and allow to dry completely between soakings
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Part sun, Partial shade, Partial 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, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Leaf curl, Leaf rust, Red blotch, Scale, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Humidity, Rocky Soil, Shade areas, Wet Site
Flowers
Not Available
None
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bog Garden, Borders
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
Bog Garden, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
MISCANTHUS sacchariflorus
THELYPTERIS decursive pinnata
Common Name
Amur Silvergrass
Beech Wood Fern
Winged Beech Fern
In Hindi
Amur Silvergrass
Japanese Beech Fern
In German
Amur Schilf
Japanische Buche Fern
In French
Amur silvergrass
Japanese Beech Fern
In Spanish
Amur silvergrass
Helecho de haya japonesa
In Greek
Amur Silvergrass
Ιαπωνικά Οξιά Fern
In Portuguese
Amur Silvergrass
Japonês Beech Fern
In Polish
Amur Silvergrass
Japoński Buk Fern
In Latin
Amur Silvergrass
Phlox Italica
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Liliopsida
Polypodiopsida
Order
Cyperales
Polypodiales
Family
Poaceae
Thelypteridaceae
Genus
Miscanthus
Thelypteris
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 Japanese Beech Fern
Wondering what are the properties of Amur Silvergrass and Japanese Beech Fern? We provide you with everything About Amur Silvergrass and Japanese Beech Fern. Amur Silvergrass doesn't have thorns and Japanese Beech Fern doesn't have thorns. Also Amur Silvergrass does not have fragrant flowers. Amur Silvergrass has allergic reactions like Asthma and Japanese Beech Fern 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 Japanese Beech Fern and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Amur Silvergrass and Japanese Beech Fern
Season and care of Amur Silvergrass and Japanese Beech Fern is important to know. While considering everything about Amur Silvergrass and Japanese Beech Fern Care, growing season is an essential factor. Amur Silvergrass season is Summer and Fall and Japanese Beech Fern season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Amur Silvergrass is Loam and for Japanese Beech Fern is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Amur Silvergrass is Acidic, Neutral and for Japanese Beech Fern is Acidic, Neutral.
Amur Silvergrass and Japanese Beech Fern Physical Information
Amur Silvergrass and Japanese Beech Fern physical information is very important for comparison. Amur Silvergrass height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Japanese Beech Fern height is 90.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Amur Silvergrass and Japanese Beech Fern are as follows:
Amur Silvergrass flower color: Not Available
Amur Silvergrass leaf color: Dark Green
Japanese Beech Fern flower color: Non Flowering Plant
- Japanese Beech Fern leaf color: Light Green
Care of Amur Silvergrass and Japanese Beech Fern
Care of Amur Silvergrass and Japanese Beech Fern include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Amur Silvergrass pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Japanese Beech Fern 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 Japanese Beech Fern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.