Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeast Asia, Southern India
Middle Africa
Types
Kaghzi Mirzapuri, Kaghzi Gonda, Kagzi Etawah and Kagzi Banarasi
Perennial Grass
Habitat
Tropical Climate, Tropical regions, Wet forest
Floodplains, Forest margins, Tropical regions, waterways, Wet lands, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
7-11
AHS Heat Zone
12-8
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 12, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow green
Sandy Brown
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Ivory
Purple
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Ivory
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Ivory
Purple
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Ivory
Purple
Leaf Shape
Trident shaped
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
-
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Budding, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs good drainage, Reduce water once established
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches
Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
General purpose fertilizer with an NPK ratio 3-1-2
Nitrogen, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Downy mildew, fungus
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Soil Compaction
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Ants, Birds, Leafminer, Squirrels
Birds, Flying insects
Allergy
Dizziness, Stomach pain
Asthma, breathing problems
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Food for animals, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, Antirheumatic, Arthritis, Dermatitis
Eye Problems, Headache, Skin Disorders, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Food for animals, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Aegle marmelos
PENNISETUM purpureum 'Prince'
Common Name
Bael , Bengal Quince, Wood apple
Elephant Grass
In Hindi
बिल्व, बेल, बेलपत्थर,
हाथी घास
In German
Bengalische Quitte, Madjobaum
Elefantengras
In French
fruit de Beli, Coing du Bengale, Bilva
l'herbe à éléphant
In Spanish
membrillo de Bengala, Bilva
pasto elefante
In Greek
Βεγγάλης Κυδώνι
ελέφαντα χόρτο
In Portuguese
Fruta de Bael
capim-elefante
In Polish
Kleiszcze smakowite
trawa słoniowa
In Latin
Bilwa
elephanti herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Solanaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Brugmansia
Pennisetum
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Panicoideae
Season and Care of Bael and Elephant Grass
Season and care of Bael and Elephant Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Bael and Elephant Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bael season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Elephant Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bael is Loam, Sand and for Elephant Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bael is Neutral and for Elephant Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bael and Elephant Grass Physical Information
Bael and Elephant Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Bael height is 1,000.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Elephant Grass height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Bael and Elephant Grass are as follows:
Bael flower color: White and Yellow green
Bael leaf color: Green and Ivory
Elephant Grass flower color: Sandy Brown
- Elephant Grass leaf color: Purple
Care of Bael and Elephant Grass
Care of Bael and Elephant Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bael pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches and Elephant Grass pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Bael needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Elephant Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.