Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Southeast Asia, Southern Asia, Tropical Indomalaya
Types
Karl Feather Reed Grass
Avalanche
Eldorado
Overdam
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Humid climates
Broad-Leaved Forests, Subtropical forests, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-11
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
16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Not Available
Flower Color
Light brown
Gold, Tan, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gold, Tan
Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Ovate elongated
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Early Summer, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Dry, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Early Fall, Early Summer, Mid Spring, Mid Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Spores
Layering, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Needs watering once a week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Alternate Days
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Dry, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in winter, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize in early spring, General garden fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Not Available, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Caterpillar, Not Available
Allergy
Skin irritation
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Not Available, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Improve skin condition, Perfumes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Asthma, Combats Stress, Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers
Other Uses
Not Available
Decoration Purposes, Making Perfumes, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as essential oil, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Shady Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
CALAMAGROSTIS x acutiflora
Magnolia champaca
Common Name
Feather Reed Grass
champak
In German
Feather Reed Grass
champaka
In French
Feather Reed Herbe
magnolia champaca
In Spanish
Pluma Reed Hierba
champaca magnolia
In Greek
Αστραπή Reed Χόρτο
μανόλιας Champaca
In Portuguese
Pena Reed grama
magnólia champaca
In Polish
Pióro Reed trawy
Magnolia champaca
In Latin
Pluma Grass
Magnolia champaca
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Magnoliaceae
Genus
Calamagrostis
Magnolia
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Tribe
Aveneae
Not Available
Subfamily
Pooideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Feather Reed Grass and Michelia Champaca
Season and care of Feather Reed Grass and Michelia Champaca is important to know. While considering everything about Feather Reed Grass and Michelia Champaca Care, growing season is an essential factor. Feather Reed Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Michelia Champaca season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Feather Reed Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Michelia Champaca is Dry, Loam while the PH of soil for Feather Reed Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Michelia Champaca is Slightly Acidic.
Feather Reed Grass and Michelia Champaca Physical Information
Feather Reed Grass and Michelia Champaca physical information is very important for comparison. Feather Reed Grass height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Michelia Champaca height is 750.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Feather Reed Grass and Michelia Champaca are as follows:
Feather Reed Grass flower color: Light brown
Feather Reed Grass leaf color: Green
Michelia Champaca flower color: Gold, Tan and Yellow
- Michelia Champaca leaf color: Green
Care of Feather Reed Grass and Michelia Champaca
Care of Feather Reed Grass and Michelia Champaca 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 Michelia Champaca pruning is done Prune in winter 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 Michelia Champaca needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.