Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Tender Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Micronesia
Types
Not Available
not available
Habitat
Grassland, low mountains, Semi desert, Woodlands
secondary forest, shaded woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
8-15
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, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Non Flowering Plant
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Multi-Color
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available, Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Green
Yellow, Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Yellow, Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Orange, Gold
Yellow, Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Gold, Tan
Yellow, Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Shape
Linear
broad, flat
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Do not water excessively, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Mealy bugs, Red spider mite
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Insects, Not Available
Allergy
Skin irritation
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Not Available
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, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CALAMAGROSTIS x acutiflora 'Overdam'
ALPINIA zerumbet 'Variegata'
Common Name
Feather Reed Grass, Overdam Feather Reed Grass
Golden Lotus, Shell Ginger, Variegated Shell Ginger
In Hindi
Overdam घास
golden lotus
In German
Overdam Grass
golden lotus
In French
Overdam Herbe
golden lotus
In Spanish
Overdam Hierba
golden lotus
In Greek
Overdam Grass
golden lotus
In Portuguese
Overdam Relva
golden lotus
In Polish
Overdam Trawa
golden lotus
In Latin
Overdam Trawa
golden lotus
Phylum
Not Available
Tracheophyta
Class
Not Available
Liliopsida
Order
Poales
Zingiberales
Family
Poaceae
Zingiberaceae
Genus
Calamagrostis
Ensete
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Overdam Grass and Golden Lotus
Season and care of Overdam Grass and Golden Lotus is important to know. While considering everything about Overdam Grass and Golden Lotus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Overdam Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Golden Lotus season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Overdam Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Golden Lotus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Overdam Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Golden Lotus is Acidic, Neutral.
Overdam Grass and Golden Lotus Physical Information
Overdam Grass and Golden Lotus physical information is very important for comparison. Overdam Grass height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Golden Lotus height is 150.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Overdam Grass and Golden Lotus are as follows:
Overdam Grass flower color: Non Flowering Plant
Overdam Grass leaf color: White and Green
Golden Lotus flower color: White and Light Pink
- Golden Lotus leaf color: Yellow, Green, Dark Green and Light Yellow
Care of Overdam Grass and Golden Lotus
Care of Overdam Grass and Golden Lotus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Overdam Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Golden Lotus pruning is done Prune central stem, 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 Golden Lotus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.