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