Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Tender Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Micronesia
Types
Karl Feather Reed Grass
Avalanche
Eldorado
Overdam
not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Humid climates
secondary forest, shaded woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
8-15
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, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light brown
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Multi-Color
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available, Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Yellow, Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Yellow, Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Gold, Tan
Yellow, Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
broad, flat
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
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Pot
How to Plant?
Spores
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Do not water excessively, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
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
Average
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
Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Mealy bugs, Red spider mite
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Insects, Not Available
Allergy
Skin irritation
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Not Available
Other Uses
Not Available
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CALAMAGROSTIS x acutiflora
ALPINIA zerumbet 'Variegata'
Common Name
Feather Reed Grass
Golden Lotus, Shell Ginger, Variegated Shell Ginger
In Hindi
पंख ईख घास
golden lotus
In German
Feather Reed Grass
golden lotus
In French
Feather Reed Herbe
golden lotus
In Spanish
Pluma Reed Hierba
golden lotus
In Greek
Αστραπή Reed Χόρτο
golden lotus
In Portuguese
Pena Reed grama
golden lotus
In Polish
Pióro Reed trawy
golden lotus
In Latin
Pluma Grass
golden lotus
Phylum
Not Available
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Poales
Zingiberales
Family
Poaceae
Zingiberaceae
Genus
Calamagrostis
Ensete
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Aveneae
Not Available
Subfamily
Pooideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Feather Reed Grass and Golden Lotus
Season and care of Feather Reed Grass and Golden Lotus is important to know. While considering everything about Feather Reed Grass and Golden Lotus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Feather Reed Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Golden Lotus season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Feather Reed Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Golden Lotus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Feather Reed Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Golden Lotus is Acidic, Neutral.
Feather Reed Grass and Golden Lotus Physical Information
Feather Reed Grass and Golden Lotus physical information is very important for comparison. Feather Reed Grass height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Golden Lotus height is 150.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Feather Reed Grass and Golden Lotus are as follows:
Feather Reed Grass flower color: Light brown
Feather Reed Grass leaf color: Green
Golden Lotus flower color: White and Light Pink
- Golden Lotus leaf color: Yellow, Green, Dark Green and Light Yellow
Care of Feather Reed Grass and Golden Lotus
Care of Feather Reed Grass and Golden Lotus 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 Golden Lotus pruning is done Prune central stem, 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 Golden Lotus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.