Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Grass
Origin
Southeastern Asia, China
Africa, Southern Asia
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
tropical environments, Tropical regions
Floodplains, meadows, Riverbanks
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9 - 1
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Pink, Magenta
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Purple, Black
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Orange, Light Yellow, Gold, Brown, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Orange, Light Yellow, Gold, Brown, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Shade areas
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings, Softwood cuttings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Requires regular watering
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 Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged fruit, 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
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Reduce Bruises
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Dysmenorrhea, Gout, Rheumatism, Rheumatoid arthritis
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Root, Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Food for insects
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Container, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
ARDISIA humilis
MISCANTHUS sacchariflorus
Common Name
Ardisia, low shoebutton
Amur Silvergrass
In Hindi
Ardisia
Amur Silvergrass
In German
Ardisia
Amur Schilf
In French
Ardisia
Amur silvergrass
In Spanish
Ardisia
Amur silvergrass
In Greek
Ardisia
Amur Silvergrass
In Portuguese
Ardisia
Amur Silvergrass
In Polish
Ardisia
Amur Silvergrass
In Latin
Ardisia
Amur Silvergrass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Primulales
Cyperales
Family
Myrsinaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Myrsinoideae
Panicoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Ardisia and Amur Silvergrass
Wondering what are the properties of Ardisia and Amur Silvergrass? We provide you with everything About Ardisia and Amur Silvergrass. Ardisia doesn't have thorns and Amur Silvergrass doesn't have thorns. Also Ardisia does not have fragrant flowers. Ardisia has allergic reactions like Not Available and Amur Silvergrass has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Ardisia and Amur Silvergrass and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Ardisia and Amur Silvergrass
Season and care of Ardisia and Amur Silvergrass is important to know. While considering everything about Ardisia and Amur Silvergrass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ardisia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Amur Silvergrass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Ardisia is Loam and for Amur Silvergrass is Loam while the PH of soil for Ardisia is Acidic, Neutral and for Amur Silvergrass is Acidic, Neutral.
Ardisia and Amur Silvergrass Physical Information
Ardisia and Amur Silvergrass physical information is very important for comparison. Ardisia height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Amur Silvergrass height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Ardisia and Amur Silvergrass are as follows:
Ardisia flower color: White, Pink and Magenta
Ardisia leaf color: Dark Green
Amur Silvergrass flower color: Not Available
- Amur Silvergrass leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Ardisia and Amur Silvergrass
Care of Ardisia and Amur Silvergrass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ardisia pruning is done Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Amur Silvergrass pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Ardisia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Amur Silvergrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.