1 What is
1.1 Life Span
1.2 Type
1.3 Origin
1.4 Types
Not Available
Limpopo, Prostrata, Aurea, Medio Picta
1.4.1 Number of Varieties
1.5 Habitat
meadows, Riverbanks, Wet Woods
Dry areas, Lower slopes, Rocky areas
1.6 USDA Hardiness Zone
1.7 AHS Heat Zone
1.8 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
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1.9 Habit
Clump-Forming
Twisted/Contorted
2 Information
2.1 Plant Size
2.1.1 Minimum Height
30.50 cm250.00 cm
0.54
3900
2.1.2 Minimum Width
30.50 cm121.00 cm
0.1
6350
2.2 Plant Color
2.2.1 Flower Color
2.2.2 Flower Color Modifier
2.2.3 Fruit Color
2.2.4 Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow, Green, Light Green
Green
2.2.5 Leaf Color in Summer
2.2.6 Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Yellow green, Orange Red
Green
2.2.7 Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green, Not Available
Green
2.3 Shape
2.3.1 Leaf Shape
2.4 Thorns
3 Season
3.1 Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
3.2 Growing Conditions
3.2.1 Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
3.2.2 Growth Rate
3.2.3 Type of Soil
3.2.4 The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
3.2.5 Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
3.2.6 Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Late Spring
3.2.7 Repeat Bloomer
3.3 Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
4 Care
4.1 Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
4.2 How to Plant?
From Rhizomes
Seedlings, Stem Planting
4.3 Plant Maintenance
4.4 Watering Plants
4.4.1 Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering
4.4.2 In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
4.4.3 In Spring
Consistently
Less Watering
4.4.4 In Winter
4.5 Soil
4.5.1 Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
4.5.2 Soil Type
4.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
4.6 Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
4.7 Pruning
Prune grass to maintain level, Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
4.8 Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize late winter
4.9 Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Pests and diseases free
4.10 Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil, Wet Site
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
5 Facts
5.1 Flowers
5.1.1 Flower Petal Number
5.2 Fruits
5.2.1 Showy Fruit
5.2.2 Edible Fruit
5.3 Fragrance
5.3.1 Fragrant Flower
5.3.2 Fragrant Fruit
5.3.3 Fragrant Leaf
5.3.4 Fragrant Bark/Stem
5.4 Showy Foliage
5.5 Showy Bark
5.6 Foliage Texture
5.7 Foliage Sheen
5.8 Evergreen
5.9 Invasive
5.10 Self-Sowing
5.11 Attracts
Ants, Beetles, Caterpillar
Butterflies
5.12 Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma, Rash
no allergic reactions
6 Benefits
6.1 Uses
6.1.1 Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover
Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes
6.1.2 Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Improve skin condition, Skin cleanser, Skin inflammation, Skin irritation, Skin Problems
6.1.3 Edible Uses
6.1.4 Environmental Uses
Provides ground cover, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for birds, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
6.2 Plant Benefits
6.2.1 Medicinal Uses
Acne, Aging, Laxative
Dehydration, Diabetes, Skin Disorders, Skin irritation, Sore throat
6.2.2 Part of Plant Used
6.2.3 Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Showy Purposes
Animal Feed, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
6.3 Used As Indoor Plant
6.4 Used As Outdoor Plant
6.5 Garden Design
Container, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Water Gardens
Container, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
7 Scientific Name
7.1 Botanical Name
HAKONECHLOA macra 'Aureola'
PORTULACARIA afra
7.2 Common Name
Golden Japanese Forest Grass, Hakone Grass
Porkbush, Dwarf jade plant, Spekboom
7.2.1 In Hindi
जापानी वन घास
Elephant Bush
7.2.2 In German
Japanische gras
Elephant Bush
7.2.3 In French
Forêt herbe japonaise
Elephant Bush
7.2.4 In Spanish
forestales hierba japonesa
elefante Bush
7.2.5 In Greek
Ιαπωνικά γρασίδι δάσος
ελέφαντας Μπους
7.2.6 In Portuguese
floresta grama japonês
elefante de Bush
7.2.7 In Polish
Japoński las lato
Elephant Bush
7.2.8 In Latin
Forest gramina Italica
bush elephant
8 Classification
8.1 Kingdom
8.2 Phylum
8.3 Class
8.4 Order
8.5 Family
8.6 Genus
Hachanechloa
Portulacaria
8.7 Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
8.8 Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
8.9 Subfamily
Arundinariinae
Portulacarioideae
8.10 Number of Species