Origin
Australia
Southern Europe, United Kingdom, Northern Africa
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Fertile bottom land, moist forests, Moist Soils, Moist woods, Roadsides, Sandy areas, tropical environments, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions, Wet lands
Grassland, Humid climates, Riverbanks, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
8-11
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Light Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Insects
Allergy
Asthma, Eye irritation, Respiratory problems, Skin irritation
Asthma, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Digestion problems, Fever
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Tree trunks
Whole plant
Other Uses
Application in Furniture, Constructing Boats, Used in Furniture, Wood is used fore making tools
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Bog Garden, Container, Edging, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ACACIA melanoxylon
ISOLEPIS cernua
Common Name
Australian Blackwood, Blackwood
Low Bulrush
Slender Clubrush
In Hindi
काली लकड़ी
फाइबर ऑप्टिक घास
In German
Schwarzes Holz
Lichtwellenleiter-Gras
In French
Bois noir
Fibre optique Herbe
In Spanish
Blackwood
Hierba de fibra óptica
In Greek
Μαυρο ξυλο
Οπτικών Ινών Grass
In Portuguese
Madeira preta
Fibra Óptica Relva
In Polish
Czarne drewno
Światłowody Trawa
In Latin
Press
Fiber opticus Grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Family
Fabaceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Acacieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Pooideae
Properties of Blackwood and Fiber Optic Grass
Wondering what are the properties of Blackwood and Fiber Optic Grass? We provide you with everything About Blackwood and Fiber Optic Grass. Blackwood doesn't have thorns and Fiber Optic Grass doesn't have thorns. Also Blackwood does not have fragrant flowers. Blackwood has allergic reactions like Asthma, Eye irritation, Respiratory problems and Skin irritation and Fiber Optic Grass has allergic reactions like Asthma, Eye irritation, Respiratory problems and Skin irritation. 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 Blackwood and Fiber Optic Grass and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Blackwood and Fiber Optic Grass
Season and care of Blackwood and Fiber Optic Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Blackwood and Fiber Optic Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blackwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Fiber Optic Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blackwood is Loam, Sand and for Fiber Optic Grass is Loam while the PH of soil for Blackwood is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Fiber Optic Grass is Neutral.
Blackwood and Fiber Optic Grass Physical Information
Blackwood and Fiber Optic Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Blackwood height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Fiber Optic Grass height is 15.20 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Blackwood and Fiber Optic Grass are as follows:
Blackwood flower color: Light Yellow
Blackwood leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Fiber Optic Grass flower color: White
- Fiber Optic Grass leaf color: Green
Care of Blackwood and Fiber Optic Grass
Care of Blackwood and Fiber Optic Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blackwood pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Fiber Optic Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Blackwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Fiber Optic Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.