Life Span
Perennial
  
Annual
  
Type
Grass
  
Epiphyte
  
Origin
Hybrid origin
  
Central America
  
Types
Not Available
  
Brassia allenii, Brassia caudata, Brassia cochleata
  
Habitat
Grassland, low mountains, Semi desert, Woodlands
  
Coastal Regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
  
11-15
  
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 5
  
12-9
  
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
H2
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Clump-Forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Non Flowering Plant
  
Light Yellow, Yellow green, Gold, Plum, Sienna
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Multi-Color
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Brown, Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Orange, Gold
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Gold, Tan
  
Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Linear
  
Needle like
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Slow
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Not Available
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Not Available
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
  
Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Divison
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
  
Needs very little water
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Not Available
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Not Available
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
No pruning needed
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Occasional light liquid fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Not Available
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Coarse
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Birds
  
Not Available
  
Allergy
Skin irritation
  
Not Available
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
  
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
  
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
  
Showy Purposes
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower
  
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
CALAMAGROSTIS x acutiflora 'Overdam'
  
BRASSIA arcuigera
  
Common Name
Feather Reed Grass, Overdam Feather Reed Grass
  
Arching Brassia, Arching Spider Orchid, Orchid
  
In Hindi
Overdam घास
  
Arching Brassia plant
  
In German
Overdam Grass
  
Arching Brassia Pflanze
  
In French
Overdam Herbe
  
plante Arching Brassia
  
In Spanish
Overdam Hierba
  
planta de arqueo Brassia
  
In Greek
Overdam Grass
  
φυτό κύρτωση Brassia
  
In Portuguese
Overdam Relva
  
planta arqueamento Brassia
  
In Polish
Overdam Trawa
  
Wyginając Brassia roślin
  
In Latin
Overdam Trawa
  
Curva Brassia herba
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Not Available
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Not Available
  
Liliopsida
  
Order
Poales
  
Asparagales
  
Family
Poaceae
  
Orchidaceae
  
Genus
Calamagrostis
  
Brassica
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
  
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Cymbidieae
  
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
  
Epidendroideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Overdam Grass and Arching Brassia
Season and care of Overdam Grass and Arching Brassia is important to know. While considering everything about Overdam Grass and Arching Brassia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Overdam Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Arching Brassia season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Overdam Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Arching Brassia is Not Available while the PH of soil for Overdam Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Arching Brassia is Not Available.
Overdam Grass and Arching Brassia Physical Information
Overdam Grass and Arching Brassia physical information is very important for comparison. Overdam Grass height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Arching Brassia height is 50.80 cm and width 66.04 cm. The color specification of Overdam Grass and Arching Brassia are as follows:
Overdam Grass flower color: Non Flowering Plant
Overdam Grass leaf color: White and Green
Arching Brassia flower color: Light Yellow, Yellow green, Gold, Plum and Sienna
- Arching Brassia leaf color: Green
Care of Overdam Grass and Arching Brassia
Care of Overdam Grass and Arching Brassia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Overdam Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Arching Brassia pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Overdam Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Arching Brassia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.