Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeast Asia, Southern India
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada, Mexico
Types
Kaghzi Mirzapuri, Kaghzi Gonda, Kagzi Etawah and Kagzi Banarasi
Sorghastrum nutans
Habitat
Tropical Climate, Tropical regions, Wet forest
Grassland, low mountains, Semi desert, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 12, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow green
-
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Ivory
Light Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Ivory
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Ivory
Blue Green, Burgundy, Copper
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Ivory
Tan
Leaf Shape
Trident shaped
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
-
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs good drainage, Reduce water once established
Average Water Needs
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
General purpose fertilizer with an NPK ratio 3-1-2
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Downy mildew, fungus
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Soil Compaction
Drought and Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Birds, Leafminer, Squirrels
Birds
Allergy
Dizziness, Stomach pain
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, Antirheumatic, Arthritis, Dermatitis
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Aegle marmelos
SORGHASTRUM nutans
Common Name
Bael , Bengal Quince, Wood apple
Indian Grass
In Hindi
बिल्व, बेल, बेलपत्थर,
भारतीय घास
In German
Bengalische Quitte, Madjobaum
Indian Grass
In French
fruit de Beli, Coing du Bengale, Bilva
Herbe indienne
In Spanish
membrillo de Bengala, Bilva
Hierba india
In Greek
Βεγγάλης Κυδώνι
Ινδικό Grass
In Portuguese
Fruta de Bael
grama indianas
In Polish
Kleiszcze smakowite
Indyjski Trawa
In Latin
Bilwa
Indian Grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Solanaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Brugmansia
Sorghastrum
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Bael and Indian Grass
Season and care of Bael and Indian Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Bael and Indian Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bael season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Indian Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bael is Loam, Sand and for Indian Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bael is Neutral and for Indian Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bael and Indian Grass Physical Information
Bael and Indian Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Bael height is 1,000.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Indian Grass height is 90.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Bael and Indian Grass are as follows:
Bael flower color: White and Yellow green
Bael leaf color: Green and Ivory
Indian Grass flower color:
- Indian Grass leaf color: Light Green and Blue Green
Care of Bael and Indian Grass
Care of Bael and Indian Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bael pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches and Indian Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning. In summer Bael needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Indian Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.