Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Not Available
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland, low mountains, Semi desert, Woodlands
Forests, gardens, Hill prairies, Homesteads, Rocky areas, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 5
Not Available
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
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Bushy, Evergreen
Flower Color
Non Flowering Plant
Light Green, Lime Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Green
Yellow, Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Orange, Gold
Yellow, Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gold, Tan
Yellow, Green, Gray Green
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
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, Alkaline
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
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
High Potash Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial Blight, Foliage-feeding caterpillars, Moth
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pollution, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Caterpillar
Allergy
Skin irritation
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Blood purifying, Glowing Skin, Good for skin and hair, Provides herbal hair care, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Diabetes, Diarrhea, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Obesity, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Making Shampoo, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Cottage garden
Botanical Name
CALAMAGROSTIS x acutiflora 'Overdam'
Phyllanthus emblica
Common Name
Feather Reed Grass, Overdam Feather Reed Grass
Indian Gooseberry, Amla , Awala
In Hindi
Overdam घास
आमला
In German
Overdam Grass
Stachelbeere
In French
Overdam Herbe
Groseille à maquereau
In Spanish
Overdam Hierba
Grosella
In Greek
Overdam Grass
Φραγκοστάφυλλο
In Portuguese
Overdam Relva
Groselha
In Polish
Overdam Trawa
Agrest
In Latin
Overdam Trawa
hominem
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Poales
Malpighiales
Family
Poaceae
Phyllanthaceae
Genus
Calamagrostis
Phyllanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Phyllantheae
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Overdam Grass and Indian Gooseberry
Season and care of Overdam Grass and Indian Gooseberry is important to know. While considering everything about Overdam Grass and Indian Gooseberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Overdam Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Indian Gooseberry season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Overdam Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Indian Gooseberry is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Overdam Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Indian Gooseberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Overdam Grass and Indian Gooseberry Physical Information
Overdam Grass and Indian Gooseberry physical information is very important for comparison. Overdam Grass height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Indian Gooseberry height is 800.00 cm and width 400.00 cm. The color specification of Overdam Grass and Indian Gooseberry are as follows:
Overdam Grass flower color: Non Flowering Plant
Overdam Grass leaf color: White and Green
Indian Gooseberry flower color: Light Green, Lime Green
- Indian Gooseberry leaf color: Yellow, Green and Gray Green
Care of Overdam Grass and Indian Gooseberry
Care of Overdam Grass and Indian Gooseberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Overdam Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Indian Gooseberry pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season and Remove deadheads. In summer Overdam Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Indian Gooseberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.