Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Southeastern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Karl Feather Reed Grass
Avalanche
Eldorado
Overdam
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Humid climates
Humid climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-15
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, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Light brown
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green, Pink
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gold, Tan
Gray Green, Dark Green, Rose
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Needle like
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Average
Not Available
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Spores
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Needs small amount of water, Needs Very high moisture
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Not Available
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat And Humidity, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Not Available
Other Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Hanging Basket, Tropical
Botanical Name
CALAMAGROSTIS x acutiflora
TILLANDSIA bulbosa
Common Name
Feather Reed Grass
Bulbous Air Plant, Dancing Bulb
In Hindi
पंख ईख घास
Dancing Bulb
In German
Feather Reed Grass
Dancing Bulb
In French
Feather Reed Herbe
Dancing Bulb
In Spanish
Pluma Reed Hierba
Dancing Bulb
In Greek
Αστραπή Reed Χόρτο
Dancing Bulb
In Portuguese
Pena Reed grama
Dancing Bulb
In Polish
Pióro Reed trawy
Dancing Bulb
In Latin
Pluma Grass
Dancing Bulb
Phylum
Not Available
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Bromeliaceae
Genus
Calamagrostis
Tillandsia
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Aveneae
Not Available
Subfamily
Pooideae
Tillandsioideae.
Season and Care of Feather Reed Grass and Dancing Bulb
Season and care of Feather Reed Grass and Dancing Bulb is important to know. While considering everything about Feather Reed Grass and Dancing Bulb Care, growing season is an essential factor. Feather Reed Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Dancing Bulb season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Feather Reed Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Dancing Bulb is Not Available while the PH of soil for Feather Reed Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dancing Bulb is Not Available.
Feather Reed Grass and Dancing Bulb Physical Information
Feather Reed Grass and Dancing Bulb physical information is very important for comparison. Feather Reed Grass height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Dancing Bulb height is 12.70 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Feather Reed Grass and Dancing Bulb are as follows:
Feather Reed Grass flower color: Light brown
Feather Reed Grass leaf color: Green
Dancing Bulb flower color: Purple
- Dancing Bulb leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Pink
Care of Feather Reed Grass and Dancing Bulb
Care of Feather Reed Grass and Dancing Bulb 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 Dancing Bulb pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Feather Reed Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dancing Bulb needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.