Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Hybrid origin
Melanesia
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Grassland, low mountains, Semi desert, Woodlands
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-15
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
H1, H2, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Non Flowering Plant
Red, Green, Copper
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Green
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Orange, Gold
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Gold, Tan
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Linear
Reniform
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Mites, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Not Available
Allergy
Skin irritation
bronchial asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Abdominal Disease, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Cough, Headache, Kidney problems
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CALAMAGROSTIS x acutiflora 'Overdam'
ACALYPHA wilkesiana
Common Name
Feather Reed Grass, Overdam Feather Reed Grass
Copperleaf
In Hindi
Overdam घास
Copperleaf
In German
Overdam Grass
Copperleaf
In French
Overdam Herbe
Copperleaf
In Spanish
Overdam Hierba
copperleaf
In Greek
Overdam Grass
Copperleaf
In Portuguese
Overdam Relva
Copperleaf
In Polish
Overdam Trawa
CopperLeaf
In Latin
Overdam Trawa
Copperleaf
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Poales
Euphorbiales
Family
Poaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Genus
Calamagrostis
Acalypha
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Acalypheae
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
Acalyphoideae
Season and Care of Overdam Grass and Copperleaf
Season and care of Overdam Grass and Copperleaf is important to know. While considering everything about Overdam Grass and Copperleaf Care, growing season is an essential factor. Overdam Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Copperleaf season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Overdam Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Copperleaf is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Overdam Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Copperleaf is Acidic, Neutral.
Overdam Grass and Copperleaf Physical Information
Overdam Grass and Copperleaf physical information is very important for comparison. Overdam Grass height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Copperleaf height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Overdam Grass and Copperleaf are as follows:
Overdam Grass flower color: Non Flowering Plant
Overdam Grass leaf color: White and Green
Copperleaf flower color: Red, Green and Copper
- Copperleaf leaf color: White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper and Bronze
Care of Overdam Grass and Copperleaf
Care of Overdam Grass and Copperleaf include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Overdam Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Copperleaf pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Overdam Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Copperleaf needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.