Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Middle Africa
Asia, China, Japan, South-Eastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Floodplains, Forest margins, Tropical regions, waterways, Wet lands, Woodlands
Semi desert, Shaded sites, Shady Edge
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
6-10
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
10-5
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 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, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Sandy Brown
Pale White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Purple
Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Circular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Seedlings
Cuttings, Stem Cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Needs Very high moisture, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Shade areas, Shallow soil, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Flying insects
Aphids, Rabbits, Snails
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems
Abdominal distension
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Blood purifying, Making cosmetics, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Food for animals, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife, Windbreak
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Eye Problems, Headache, Skin Disorders, Wounds
Appetizer, Cardiac, constipation, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Liver problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Leaf Stalks, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used As Food
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Powdered and mixed with tea, Showy Purposes, Traditionally considered as lucky plant, Used as a laxative, Used as a thickener in soups
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Groundcover
Botanical Name
PENNISETUM purpureum 'Prince'
PLEIOBLASTUS distichus
Common Name
Elephant Grass
Dwarf Bamboo
In German
Elefantengras
Ajowan
In French
l'herbe à éléphant
Ajowan
In Spanish
pasto elefante
Trachyspermum ammi
In Greek
ελέφαντα χόρτο
σπόρους καραμπίνα
In Portuguese
capim-elefante
aipo
In Polish
trawa słoniowa
seler
In Latin
elephanti herba
semina Carom
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Pennisetum
Trachyspermum
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Apioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Elephant Grass and Ajwain plant
Season and care of Elephant Grass and Ajwain plant is important to know. While considering everything about Elephant Grass and Ajwain plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elephant Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ajwain plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Elephant Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Ajwain plant is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Elephant Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ajwain plant is Acidic, Neutral.
Elephant Grass and Ajwain plant Physical Information
Elephant Grass and Ajwain plant physical information is very important for comparison. Elephant Grass height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Ajwain plant height is 5.00 cm and width 10.00 cm. The color specification of Elephant Grass and Ajwain plant are as follows:
Elephant Grass flower color: Sandy Brown
Elephant Grass leaf color: Purple
Ajwain plant flower color: Pale White
- Ajwain plant leaf color: Green
Care of Elephant Grass and Ajwain plant
Care of Elephant Grass and Ajwain plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Elephant Grass pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Ajwain plant pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Elephant Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ajwain plant needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.