Type
Grass
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
-
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Types
Karl Feather Reed Grass
Avalanche
Eldorado
Overdam
Simarouba glauca
Habitat
Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Humid climates
Fertile bottom land, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-12
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
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light brown
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Purple, Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gold, Tan
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Cuneate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Spores
Rooted stem cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Skin irritation
Rhinitis
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Acne, Bleeding, Eye Problems, Stomach Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CALAMAGROSTIS x acutiflora
SYMPLOCOS racemosa
Common Name
Feather Reed Grass
Lodh Tree
Lotus Bark
In Hindi
पंख ईख घास
Tilaka
In German
Feather Reed Grass
Tilapia
In French
Feather Reed Herbe
Tilapia
In Spanish
Pluma Reed Hierba
tilapia
In Greek
Αστραπή Reed Χόρτο
tilaka
In Portuguese
Pena Reed grama
tilaka
In Polish
Pióro Reed trawy
tilakiem
In Latin
Pluma Grass
tilaka
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Symplocaceae
Genus
Calamagrostis
Symplocos
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Feather Reed Grass and Tilaka
Season and care of Feather Reed Grass and Tilaka is important to know. While considering everything about Feather Reed Grass and Tilaka Care, growing season is an essential factor. Feather Reed Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Tilaka season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Feather Reed Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tilaka is Loam while the PH of soil for Feather Reed Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tilaka is Acidic, Neutral.
Feather Reed Grass and Tilaka Physical Information
Feather Reed Grass and Tilaka physical information is very important for comparison. Feather Reed Grass height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Tilaka height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Feather Reed Grass and Tilaka are as follows:
Feather Reed Grass flower color: Light brown
Feather Reed Grass leaf color: Green
Tilaka flower color: White and Ivory
- Tilaka leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Feather Reed Grass and Tilaka
Care of Feather Reed Grass and Tilaka 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 Tilaka pruning is done 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 Tilaka needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.