Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeast Asia, Southern India
North America, Canada, Mexico
Types
Kaghzi Mirzapuri, Kaghzi Gonda, Kagzi Etawah and Kagzi Banarasi
Panicum abscissum, Panicum acostia, Panicum amarum
Habitat
Tropical Climate, Tropical regions, Wet forest
Prairies
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 12, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow green
Green
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Ivory
Green, Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Ivory
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Ivory
Red, Green, Orange, Blue Green, Gray Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Ivory
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Trident shaped
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, 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
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
-
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Divison, Root Division
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs good drainage, Reduce water once established
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, 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, 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
Prune in spring, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
General purpose fertilizer with an NPK ratio 3-1-2
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Downy mildew, fungus
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Soil Compaction
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Birds, Leafminer, Squirrels
Birds, Wildlife
Allergy
Dizziness, Stomach pain
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Provides ground cover, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, Antirheumatic, Arthritis, Dermatitis
-
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Cattle Fodder, Used as Biofuel
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Aegle marmelos
PANICUM virgatum
Common Name
Bael , Bengal Quince, Wood apple
Switchgrass
In Hindi
बिल्व, बेल, बेलपत्थर,
Switchgrass
In German
Bengalische Quitte, Madjobaum
Switchgrass
In French
fruit de Beli, Coing du Bengale, Bilva
switchgrass
In Spanish
membrillo de Bengala, Bilva
switchgrass
In Greek
Βεγγάλης Κυδώνι
switchgrass
In Portuguese
Fruta de Bael
switchgrass
In Polish
Kleiszcze smakowite
switchgrass
In Latin
Bilwa
switchgrass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Solanales
Cyperales
Family
Solanaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Panicoideae
Season and Care of Bael and Switchgrass
Season and care of Bael and Switchgrass is important to know. While considering everything about Bael and Switchgrass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bael season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Switchgrass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bael is Loam, Sand and for Switchgrass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bael is Neutral and for Switchgrass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bael and Switchgrass Physical Information
Bael and Switchgrass physical information is very important for comparison. Bael height is 1,000.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Switchgrass height is 150.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Bael and Switchgrass are as follows:
Bael flower color: White and Yellow green
Bael leaf color: Green and Ivory
Switchgrass flower color: Green
- Switchgrass leaf color: Green, Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Bael and Switchgrass
Care of Bael and Switchgrass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bael pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches and Switchgrass pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Bael needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Switchgrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.