Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia
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Types
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Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Overdam'
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Grassland, low mountains, Semi desert, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
5-9
Sunset Zone
H2, 23, 24
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
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Gray Green
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Gray
White, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
White, Green, Orange, Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Gold, Tan
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires a lot of watering
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
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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
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
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Skin irritation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Diarrhea, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Fever, Tooth ache
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Making Shampoo, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Used As Food
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ALEURITES moluccanus
CALAMAGROSTIS x acutiflora 'Overdam'
Common Name
Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui
Feather Reed Grass, Overdam Feather Reed Grass
In Hindi
candlenut पेड़
Overdam घास
In German
Candlenut Baum
Overdam Grass
In French
arbre Candlenut
Overdam Herbe
In Spanish
árbol candlenut
Overdam Hierba
In Greek
candlenut δέντρο
Overdam Grass
In Portuguese
candlenut árvore
Overdam Relva
In Polish
Tung Molukański drzewo
Overdam Trawa
In Latin
Candlenut ligno
Overdam Trawa
Order
Malpighiales
Poales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Aleurites
Calamagrostis
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Crotonoideae
Amaryllidoideae
Season and Care of Candlenut and Overdam Grass
Season and care of Candlenut and Overdam Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Candlenut and Overdam Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candlenut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Overdam Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Candlenut is Loam, Sand and for Overdam Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Candlenut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Overdam Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Candlenut and Overdam Grass Physical Information
Candlenut and Overdam Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Candlenut height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Overdam Grass height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Candlenut and Overdam Grass are as follows:
Candlenut flower color: White
Candlenut leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Gray
Overdam Grass flower color:
- Overdam Grass leaf color: White and Green
Care of Candlenut and Overdam Grass
Care of Candlenut and Overdam Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candlenut pruning is done and Overdam Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Candlenut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Overdam Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.