Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Not Available
North America, Europe
Types
Not Available
Phalais arundinacia
Canay Grass
Phalaris aquitica
Phalaris minor
Phalaris Paradoxa
Habitat
Forests, gardens, Hill prairies, Homesteads, Rocky areas, Woodlands
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Bushy, Evergreen
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Green, Lime Green
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Light Green
Black, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow, Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Yellow, Green, Gray Green
Tan, Brown
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting, Stem Planting
Root Division, Rooted stem cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
Average Water Needs
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Remove deadheads
No need to prune, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
High Potash Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Blight, Foliage-feeding caterpillars, Moth
Not Available, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Caterpillar
Aphids, Crickets, Mites, Snails
Allergy
Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Borders, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Blood purifying, Glowing Skin, Good for skin and hair, Provides herbal hair care, Speed hair growth
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Diabetes, Diarrhea, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Obesity, Vitamin C
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Not Available
Other Uses
Making Shampoo, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in herbal medicines
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cottage garden
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Phyllanthus emblica
PHALARIS
Common Name
Indian Gooseberry, Amla , Awala
Phalaris
In German
Stachelbeere
Phalaris
In French
Groseille à maquereau
Phalaris
In Spanish
Grosella
Phalans
In Greek
Φραγκοστάφυλλο
Phalans
In Portuguese
Groselha
Phalans
In Latin
hominem
Phalaris
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Poales
Family
Phyllanthaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Phyllanthus
Phalaris
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Not Available
Phalaridinae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Indian Gooseberry and Phalaris
Season and care of Indian Gooseberry and Phalaris is important to know. While considering everything about Indian Gooseberry and Phalaris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Indian Gooseberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Phalaris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Indian Gooseberry is Loam, Sand and for Phalaris is Loam while the PH of soil for Indian Gooseberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Phalaris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Indian Gooseberry and Phalaris Physical Information
Indian Gooseberry and Phalaris physical information is very important for comparison. Indian Gooseberry height is 800.00 cm and width 400.00 cm whereas Phalaris height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Indian Gooseberry and Phalaris are as follows:
Indian Gooseberry flower color: Light Green, Lime Green
Indian Gooseberry leaf color: Yellow, Green and Gray Green
Phalaris flower color: Yellow
- Phalaris leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Indian Gooseberry and Phalaris
Care of Indian Gooseberry and Phalaris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Indian Gooseberry pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season and Remove deadheads and Phalaris pruning is done No need to prune, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Indian Gooseberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Phalaris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.