Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
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Southeast Asia, Southern India
Types
Karl Feather Reed Grass
Avalanche
Eldorado
Overdam
Kaghzi Mirzapuri, Kaghzi Gonda, Kagzi Etawah and Kagzi Banarasi
Habitat
Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Humid climates
Tropical Climate, Tropical regions, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-15
Sunset Zone
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, 12, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light brown
White, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
-
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Gold, Tan
Green, Ivory
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Trident shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
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Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Spores
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Needs good drainage, Reduce water once established
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
General purpose fertilizer with an NPK ratio 3-1-2
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Aphids, Downy mildew, fungus
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Full Sun, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Ants, Birds, Leafminer, Squirrels
Allergy
Skin irritation
Dizziness, Stomach pain
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antiasthamatic, Antirheumatic, Arthritis, Dermatitis
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves
Other Uses
-
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CALAMAGROSTIS x acutiflora
Aegle marmelos
Common Name
Feather Reed Grass
Bael , Bengal Quince, Wood apple
In Hindi
पंख ईख घास
बिल्व, बेल, बेलपत्थर,
In German
Feather Reed Grass
Bengalische Quitte, Madjobaum
In French
Feather Reed Herbe
fruit de Beli, Coing du Bengale, Bilva
In Spanish
Pluma Reed Hierba
membrillo de Bengala, Bilva
In Greek
Αστραπή Reed Χόρτο
Βεγγάλης Κυδώνι
In Portuguese
Pena Reed grama
Fruta de Bael
In Polish
Pióro Reed trawy
Kleiszcze smakowite
In Latin
Pluma Grass
Bilwa
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Calamagrostis
Brugmansia
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Pooideae
Solanoideae
Season and Care of Feather Reed Grass and Bael
Season and care of Feather Reed Grass and Bael is important to know. While considering everything about Feather Reed Grass and Bael Care, growing season is an essential factor. Feather Reed Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Bael season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Feather Reed Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bael is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Feather Reed Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bael is Neutral.
Feather Reed Grass and Bael Physical Information
Feather Reed Grass and Bael physical information is very important for comparison. Feather Reed Grass height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Bael height is 1,000.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Feather Reed Grass and Bael are as follows:
Feather Reed Grass flower color: Light brown
Feather Reed Grass leaf color: Green
Bael flower color: White and Yellow green
- Bael leaf color: Green and Ivory
Care of Feather Reed Grass and Bael
Care of Feather Reed Grass and Bael include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Feather Reed Grass pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bael pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches. In summer Feather Reed Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bael needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.