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About Feather Reed Grass and Saharan Myrtle


About Saharan Myrtle and Feather Reed Grass


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Perennial   

Type
Grass   
Flowering Plants, Shrub   

Origin
Hybrid origin   
North Africa   

Types
Karl Feather Reed Grass Avalanche Eldorado Overdam   
Not Available   

Number of Varieties
3   
99+
0   
99+

Habitat
Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Humid climates   
Desert, Rocky Mountains   

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 Availble   

Habit
Upright/Erect   
Bushy, Evergreen   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
60.00 cm   
99+
200.00 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
60.00 cm   
99+
200.00 cm   
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Light brown   
White   

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor   
Bicolor   

Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant   
Black, Blue   

Leaf Color in Spring
Green   
Green, Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green   
Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
Green   
Green, Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Winter
Gold, Tan   
Green   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow   
Ovate   

Thorns
No   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter   
Summer   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   
Full Sun   

Growth Rate
Fast   
Fast   

Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand   
Clay, Loam, Sand   

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Acidic, Neutral   

Soil Drainage
Average   
Moist but well drained   

Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer   
Late Summer, Summer   

Repeat Bloomer
No   
Yes   

Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction   
Moisture   

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot   
Container, Pot   

How to Plant?
Spores   
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs   
Needs less watering   

In Summer
Lots of watering   
Ample Water   

In Spring
Moderate   
Average Water   

In Winter
Average Water   
Less Watering   

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Acidic, Neutral   

Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand   
Clay, Loam, Sand   

Soil Drainage Capacity
Average   
Moist, Well drained   

Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   
Full Sun   

Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves   
Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove dead or diseased plant parts   

Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer   

Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free   
Healthy tree   

Plant Tolerance
Drought   
Moisture   

Facts

Flowers
Showy   
Yes   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Not Available   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No   
No   

Edible Fruit
No   
Yes   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No   
Yes   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
No   
No   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
Yes   

Showy Foliage
Yes   
Yes   

Showy Bark
No   
No   

Foliage Texture
Fine   
Fine   

Foliage Sheen
Glossy   
Glossy   

Evergreen
No   
Yes   

Invasive
No   
No   

Self-Sowing
No   
No   

Attracts
Birds   
Butterflies   

Allergy
Skin irritation   
Not Available   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose   
Showy Purposes   

Beauty Benefits
Not Available   
Acne, Good for skin   

Edible Uses
No   
No   

Environmental Uses
Air purification   
Air purification, Food for birds   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use   
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antidiabetic, Heart problems, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Thyroid problems   

Part of Plant Used
Whole plant   
Flowers, Leaves   

Other Uses
Not Available   
Used as essential oil, Used in herbal medicines   

Used As Indoor Plant
No   
No   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower   
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
CALAMAGROSTIS x acutiflora   
Myrtus nivellei   

Common Name
Feather Reed Grass   
Saharan myrtle   

In Hindi
पंख ईख घास   
Saharan myrtle   

In German
Feather Reed Grass   
Saharan myrtle   

In French
Feather Reed Herbe   
myrte subsaharienne   

In Spanish
Pluma Reed Hierba   
mirto subsahariana   

In Greek
Αστραπή Reed Χόρτο   
Σαχάρας μυρτιά   

In Portuguese
Pena Reed grama   
murta Saharan   

In Polish
Pióro Reed trawy   
mirt Subsaharyjskiej   

In Latin
Pluma Grass   
myrto Saharan   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Not Available   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Liliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Poales   
Myrtales   

Family
Poaceae   
Myrtaceae   

Genus
Calamagrostis   
Myrtus   

Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots   
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   

Tribe
Aveneae   
Not Available   

Subfamily
Pooideae   
Not Available   

Number of Species
260   
99+
2   
99+

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Properties of Feather Reed Grass and Saharan Myrtle

Wondering what are the properties of Feather Reed Grass and Saharan Myrtle? We provide you with everything About Feather Reed Grass and Saharan Myrtle. Feather Reed Grass doesn't have thorns and Saharan Myrtle doesn't have thorns. Also Feather Reed Grass does not have fragrant flowers. Feather Reed Grass has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Saharan Myrtle has allergic reactions like Skin irritation. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Feather Reed Grass and Saharan Myrtle and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Feather Reed Grass and Saharan Myrtle

Season and care of Feather Reed Grass and Saharan Myrtle is important to know. While considering everything about Feather Reed Grass and Saharan Myrtle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Feather Reed Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Saharan Myrtle season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Feather Reed Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Saharan Myrtle is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Feather Reed Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Saharan Myrtle is Acidic, Neutral.

Feather Reed Grass and Saharan Myrtle Physical Information

Feather Reed Grass and Saharan Myrtle physical information is very important for comparison. Feather Reed Grass height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Saharan Myrtle height is 200.00 cm and width 200.00 cm. The color specification of Feather Reed Grass and Saharan Myrtle are as follows:

Care of Feather Reed Grass and Saharan Myrtle

Care of Feather Reed Grass and Saharan Myrtle 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 Saharan Myrtle pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots 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 Saharan Myrtle needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.

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