Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Japan
Eastern Asia, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, China
Types
Benikaze, Nicolas, All Gold, Albostriata
Taonabo japonica, Cleyera ochnacea
Habitat
gardens, Shaded sites, Temperate Regions
secondary forest, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
6-10
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
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Several shades of Green
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Lime Green
Red, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange, Yellow green, Pink, Orange Red
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Red, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
-
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
Does not require lot of watering, occasional watering once established
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
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Downy mildew, Leaf rust, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Cold climate, Humidity, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Ants, Fruit Bats, Snails, Squirrels
Allergy
-
Asthma, Nausea, Pollen, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Provides herbal hair care, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Air purification, Insect Repellent, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
-
Acne, Arthritis, Eczema, Oedema
Part of Plant Used
-
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
-
Application in Furniture, Application in Handicrafts, Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
HAKONECHLOA macra
TERNSTROEMIA gymnanthera
Common Name
Hakone Grass
Sakaki
In Hindi
hakone grass
Sakaki
In German
Hakone Gras
Sperrstrauch
In French
Hakone herbe
Sakaki
In Spanish
hierba Hakone
Sakaki
In Greek
Hakone γρασίδι
Sakaki
In Portuguese
Hakone grama
Sakaki
In Polish
Hakone trawa
Sakaki
In Latin
Hakone herba
Sakaki
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Hakonechloa
Cleyera
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Hakone Grass and Sakaki
Season and care of Hakone Grass and Sakaki is important to know. While considering everything about Hakone Grass and Sakaki Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hakone Grass season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sakaki season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hakone Grass is Loam and for Sakaki is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Hakone Grass is Acidic, Neutral and for Sakaki is Acidic, Neutral.
Hakone Grass and Sakaki Physical Information
Hakone Grass and Sakaki physical information is very important for comparison. Hakone Grass height is 30.50 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Sakaki height is 240.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Hakone Grass and Sakaki are as follows:
Hakone Grass flower color: Several shades of Green
Hakone Grass leaf color: Green and Lime Green
Sakaki flower color: White and Yellow
- Sakaki leaf color: Red and Bronze
Care of Hakone Grass and Sakaki
Care of Hakone Grass and Sakaki include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hakone Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Sakaki pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead branches. In summer Hakone Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sakaki needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.