Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Grass
Types
Perennials
Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Overdam'
Habitat
Temperate Regions, Woodlands
Grassland, low mountains, Semi desert, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
5-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
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
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
White, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
White, Green, Orange, Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Gold, Tan
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water more in summer
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
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
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
fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Whole plant
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CLIVIA miniata
CALAMAGROSTIS x acutiflora 'Overdam'
Common Name
Clivia
Feather Reed Grass, Overdam Feather Reed Grass
In Hindi
Clivia
Overdam घास
In German
Clivia
Overdam Grass
In French
Clivia
Overdam Herbe
In Spanish
Clivia
Overdam Hierba
In Greek
κλίβια
Overdam Grass
In Portuguese
Clivia
Overdam Relva
In Polish
Clivia
Overdam Trawa
In Latin
Clivia
Overdam Trawa
Genus
Clivia
Calamagrostis
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
Amaryllidoideae
Season and Care of Clivia and Overdam Grass
Season and care of Clivia and Overdam Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Clivia and Overdam Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Clivia season is Spring and Winter and Overdam Grass season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Clivia is Loam, Sand and for Overdam Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Clivia is Acidic, Neutral and for Overdam Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Clivia and Overdam Grass Physical Information
Clivia and Overdam Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Clivia height is 30.50 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Overdam Grass height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Clivia and Overdam Grass are as follows:
Clivia flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange
Clivia leaf color: Dark Green
Overdam Grass flower color:
- Overdam Grass leaf color: White and Green
Care of Clivia and Overdam Grass
Care of Clivia and Overdam Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Clivia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Overdam Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Clivia 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.