Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Grass
  
Tender Perennial
  
Origin
Hybrid origin
  
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
  
Types
Karl Feather Reed Grass
Avalanche
Eldorado
Overdam
  
Guzmania lingulata, Guzmania monostachia
  
Habitat
Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Humid climates
  
Hills, Moist Soils
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
  
Not Available
  
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 5
  
Not Available
  
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
  
Not Available
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Not Available
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Width
Not Available
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Light brown
  
Red
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Light Green, Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Gold, Tan
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
  
Linear
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Indirect sunlight
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loamy, Sandy
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Slightly Acidic
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Loamy
  
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
  
Late Autumn
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Not Available
  
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
  
Dry soil, Shallow soil
  
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
  
Container
  
How to Plant?
Spores
  
Leaf Cutting, Transplanting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
  
Do Not over Water
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Slightly Acidic
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loamy, Sandy
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Bright Indirect Sunlight
  
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Remove damaged leaves
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
  
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
  
Bacteria wilt, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Not Available
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Not Available
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
Not Available
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Coarse
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Not Available
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Not Available
  
Attracts
Birds
  
Flying insects, Moths
  
Allergy
Skin irritation
  
Rash, Throat itching
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Sometimes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
  
Acne, Eczema, Laxative
  
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
  
Leaves
  
Other Uses
Not Available
  
Application in Handicrafts, Making Shampoo
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
Sometimes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower
  
Not Available
  
Botanical Name
CALAMAGROSTIS x acutiflora
  
GUZMANIA
  
Common Name
Feather Reed Grass
  
Guzmania, Torch Bromeliad
  
In Hindi
पंख ईख घास
  
Guzmania lingulata
  
In German
Feather Reed Grass
  
Guzmania lingulata
  
In French
Feather Reed Herbe
  
Guzmania lingulata
  
In Spanish
Pluma Reed Hierba
  
Guzmania lingulata
  
In Greek
Αστραπή Reed Χόρτο
  
Guzmania lingulata
  
In Portuguese
Pena Reed grama
  
Guzmania lingulata
  
In Polish
Pióro Reed trawy
  
Guzmania lingulata
  
In Latin
Pluma Grass
  
Guzmania lingulata
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Not Available
  
Angiosperms
  
Class
Liliopsida
  
Liliopsida
  
Order
Poales
  
Poales
  
Family
Poaceae
  
Bromeliaceae
  
Genus
Calamagrostis
  
Guzmania
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
  
Commelinids
  
Tribe
Aveneae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Pooideae
  
Tillandsioideae.
  
Season and Care of Feather Reed Grass and Guzmania
Season and care of Feather Reed Grass and Guzmania is important to know. While considering everything about Feather Reed Grass and Guzmania Care, growing season is an essential factor. Feather Reed Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Guzmania season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Feather Reed Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Guzmania is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Feather Reed Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Guzmania is Slightly Acidic.
Feather Reed Grass and Guzmania Physical Information
Feather Reed Grass and Guzmania physical information is very important for comparison. Feather Reed Grass height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Guzmania height is 50.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Feather Reed Grass and Guzmania are as follows:
Feather Reed Grass flower color: Light brown
Feather Reed Grass leaf color: Green
Guzmania flower color: Red
- Guzmania leaf color: Light Green and Not Available
Care of Feather Reed Grass and Guzmania
Care of Feather Reed Grass and Guzmania 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 Guzmania pruning is done Remove damaged leaves. In summer Feather Reed Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Guzmania needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.