Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Tropical Indomalaya
Types
Karl Feather Reed Grass
Avalanche
Eldorado
Overdam
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Humid climates
Dry areas
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
Flower Color
Light brown
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Greyish Brown, Light Green, Not Available
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
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Ovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Autumn
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Rich
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Late Fall
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Spores
Budding, Layering, root cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do not water excessively
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
Rich
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
Prune after harvesting, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
for fruiting plants, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Skin irritation
Gastric
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good Cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Blood cleanser, Diabetes, Ear ache, Energy, Kidney problems, Liver Protection, Malaria, Respiratory Disorders, scurvy, Snakebite
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits
Other Uses
Not Available
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Edible, Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
CALAMAGROSTIS x acutiflora
Limonia acidissima
Common Name
Feather Reed Grass
Wood apple, monkey fruit, curd fruit
In German
Feather Reed Grass
Indischer Holzapfel
In French
Feather Reed Herbe
Kawista
In Spanish
Pluma Reed Hierba
Kawista
In Greek
Αστραπή Reed Χόρτο
γλυκό ασβέστη
In Portuguese
Pena Reed grama
Limonia
In Polish
Pióro Reed trawy
Feronia słoniowa
In Latin
Pluma Grass
dulcis ad cinerem
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Calamagrostis
Limonia
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Subfamily
Pooideae
Aurantioideae
Season and Care of Feather Reed Grass and Wood Apple
Season and care of Feather Reed Grass and Wood Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Feather Reed Grass and Wood Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Feather Reed Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Wood Apple season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Feather Reed Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Wood Apple is Rich while the PH of soil for Feather Reed Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Wood Apple is Acidic, Neutral.
Feather Reed Grass and Wood Apple Physical Information
Feather Reed Grass and Wood Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Feather Reed Grass height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Wood Apple height is 800.00 cm and width 900.00 cm. The color specification of Feather Reed Grass and Wood Apple are as follows:
Feather Reed Grass flower color: Light brown
Feather Reed Grass leaf color: Green
Wood Apple flower color: White
- Wood Apple leaf color: Green
Care of Feather Reed Grass and Wood Apple
Care of Feather Reed Grass and Wood Apple 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 Wood Apple pruning is done Prune after harvesting 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 Wood Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.