Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Japan
South America, Argentina, Brazil
Types
Benikaze, Nicolas, All Gold, Albostriata
Chorisia speciosa
Habitat
gardens, Shaded sites, Temperate Regions
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Several shades of Green
Purple, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Brown, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Lime Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange, Yellow green, Pink, Orange Red
Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
-
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
Do not water frequently, Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
-
Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
-
Used for producing cooking oil, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
HAKONECHLOA macra
CHORISIA speciosa
Common Name
Hakone Grass
Chorisia, Floss Silk Tree, Silk Floss Tree
In Hindi
hakone grass
Chorisia
In German
Hakone Gras
Chorisia
In French
Hakone herbe
Chorisia
In Spanish
hierba Hakone
Chorisia
In Greek
Hakone γρασίδι
Chorisia
In Portuguese
Hakone grama
Chorisia
In Polish
Hakone trawa
Chorisia
In Latin
Hakone herba
Chorisia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Bombacaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Hakone Grass and Chorisia
Season and care of Hakone Grass and Chorisia is important to know. While considering everything about Hakone Grass and Chorisia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hakone Grass season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Chorisia season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hakone Grass is Loam and for Chorisia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hakone Grass is Acidic, Neutral and for Chorisia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Hakone Grass and Chorisia Physical Information
Hakone Grass and Chorisia physical information is very important for comparison. Hakone Grass height is 30.50 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Chorisia height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Hakone Grass and Chorisia are as follows:
Hakone Grass flower color: Several shades of Green
Hakone Grass leaf color: Green and Lime Green
Chorisia flower color: Purple, Pink, Rose, Burgundy and Ivory
- Chorisia leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Hakone Grass and Chorisia
Care of Hakone Grass and Chorisia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hakone Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Chorisia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Hakone Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chorisia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.