Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
Types
Fernleaf, Superdukat
Saccharum officinarum
Habitat
Mediterranean region
agricultural areas, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
12 - 9
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Chartreuse
White hair and some brown spots on margins and at tips
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Sea Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Sea Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Acicular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Over-head watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when soil is dry
Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches, Remove Ferns
Fertilizers
Less fertilizing
Equal amount of N,P,K, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Beetles, Fusarium root rot, Head smut
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bugs, Insects
Butterflies, Rats, Squirrels
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy
Diabetes, Sleepiness
Beauty Benefits
-
Maintains teeth healthy, Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Cancer, constipation, Diabetes, Dysentry, Immunity, Indigestion, Insomnia, Menstrual Disorders, Oral health
Aging, Antidepressant, Aphrodisiac, Appetite enhancer, Diuretic, Fatigue, Muscle Pain, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Leaf Stalks, Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages
Animal Feed, Biomass for fuel, Can be made into a herbal tea, Food for animals, Sometimes used for making wine
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Edible, Feature Plant, Tropical
Botanical Name
ANETHUM graveolens
SACCHARUM officinarum
Common Name
Dill
Sugarcane
In Hindi
डिल प्लांट
गन्ना
In German
Dill Pflanze
Saccharum
In French
Dill usine
Canne à sucre
In Spanish
Dill Planta
Saccharum
In Greek
άνηθο φυτών
Saccharum
In Portuguese
Dill Vegetal
Cana-de-açúcar
In Polish
Dill roślin
Saccharum
In Latin
Planta ingratis voratrinis dispensatur
Saccharum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Dill and Sugarcane
Season and care of Dill and Sugarcane is important to know. While considering everything about Dill and Sugarcane Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dill season is Spring and Summer and Sugarcane season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dill is Clay, Loam and for Sugarcane is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dill is Neutral and for Sugarcane is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dill and Sugarcane Physical Information
Dill and Sugarcane physical information is very important for comparison. Dill height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Sugarcane height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Dill and Sugarcane are as follows:
Dill flower color: Yellow and Chartreuse
Dill leaf color: Light Green and Sea Green
Sugarcane flower color: White hair and some brown spots on margins and at tips
- Sugarcane leaf color: Green
Care of Dill and Sugarcane
Care of Dill and Sugarcane include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dill pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sugarcane pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches and Remove Ferns. In summer Dill needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sugarcane needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.