Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada, Mexico
South America
Types
Sorghastrum nutans
V. × heilbornii
Habitat
Grassland, low mountains, Semi desert, Woodlands
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
-
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Light Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Blue Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Burgundy, Copper
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Palmate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Requires regular watering
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Requires very little pruning
Remove shoots
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought and Salt
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Digestive disorders
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used in making champagne
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
SORGHASTRUM nutans
VASCONCELLEA x heilbornii
Common Name
Indian Grass
Babaco, Mountain Papaya
In Hindi
भारतीय घास
Babaco
In German
Indian Grass
Babaco
In French
Herbe indienne
Babaco
In Spanish
Hierba india
Babaco
In Greek
Ινδικό Grass
Babaco
In Portuguese
grama indianas
Babaco
In Polish
Indyjski Trawa
Babaco
In Latin
Indian Grass
Babaco
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Caricaceae
Genus
Sorghastrum
Vasconcellea
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Indian Grass and Babaco
Season and care of Indian Grass and Babaco is important to know. While considering everything about Indian Grass and Babaco Care, growing season is an essential factor. Indian Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Babaco season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Indian Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Babaco is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Indian Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Babaco is Acidic, Neutral.
Indian Grass and Babaco Physical Information
Indian Grass and Babaco physical information is very important for comparison. Indian Grass height is 90.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Babaco height is 180.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Indian Grass and Babaco are as follows:
Indian Grass flower color:
Indian Grass leaf color: Light Green and Blue Green
Babaco flower color: Yellow green
- Babaco leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Indian Grass and Babaco
Care of Indian Grass and Babaco include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Indian Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning and Babaco pruning is done Remove shoots. In summer Indian Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Babaco needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.