Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Perennial Grass
Allamanda voilacea
Allamanda violacea Cherry Jubilee
Allamanda x Alba (Blanca)
Allamanda Cream
Allamanda Chocolate
Allamanda Indonesia Sunset
Allamanda hendersonii
Habitat
Floodplains, Forest margins, Tropical regions, waterways, Wet lands, Woodlands
gardens, Grassland, Roadsides, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
10-14
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
12-10
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
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Sandy Brown
Salmon, Burgundy, Dark Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
-
Light Green, Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Purple
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Bell Shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of 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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in spring, Remove damaged leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Flying insects
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems
Eye irritation, Skin irritation, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
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
Jaundice, Liver problems, Malaria
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Flowers
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used As Food
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
PENNISETUM purpureum 'Prince'
ALLAMANDA 'Cherries Jubilee'
Common Name
Elephant Grass
Golden Trumpet Vine
In Hindi
हाथी घास
Allamanda
In German
Elefantengras
Allamanda
In French
l'herbe à éléphant
Allamanda
In Spanish
pasto elefante
Allamanda
In Greek
ελέφαντα χόρτο
Allamanda
In Portuguese
capim-elefante
Allamanda
In Polish
trawa słoniowa
Allamanda
In Latin
elephanti herba
Allamanda
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Apocynaceae
Genus
Pennisetum
Allamanda
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Rauvolfioideae
Season and Care of Elephant Grass and Allamanda
Season and care of Elephant Grass and Allamanda is important to know. While considering everything about Elephant Grass and Allamanda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elephant Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Allamanda season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Elephant Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Allamanda is Loam while the PH of soil for Elephant Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Allamanda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Elephant Grass and Allamanda Physical Information
Elephant Grass and Allamanda physical information is very important for comparison. Elephant Grass height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Allamanda height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Elephant Grass and Allamanda are as follows:
Elephant Grass flower color: Sandy Brown
Elephant Grass leaf color: Purple
Allamanda flower color: Salmon, Burgundy and Dark Salmon
- Allamanda leaf color: Light Green
Care of Elephant Grass and Allamanda
Care of Elephant Grass and Allamanda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Elephant Grass pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Allamanda pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in spring and Remove damaged leaves. In summer Elephant Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Allamanda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.