Overdam Grass

King Palm

About Overdam Grass and King Palm

Overdam Grass

King Palm

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1 What is

1.1 Life Span

Perennial

1.2 Type

Grass

Palm or Cycad

1.3 Origin

Hybrid origin

Australia

1.4 Types

Not Available

Alexandra King palm, Purple King Palm

1.4.1 Number of Varieties

NA6

0 40000

1.5 Habitat

Grassland, low mountains, Semi desert, Woodlands

Clay soil areas, Woodlands

1.6 USDA Hardiness Zone

5-910-11

0 99

1.7 AHS Heat Zone

9 - 5

12-9

1.8 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, 21, 22, 23, 24

1.9 Habit

Upright/Erect

Arching/Fountain-shaped

2 Information

2.1 Plant Size

2.1.1 Minimum Height

90.00 cm152.00 cm

0.54 3900

2.1.2 Minimum Width

60.00 cm300.00 cm

0.1 6350

2.2 Plant Color

2.2.1 Flower Color

Non Flowering Plant

Purple, Lavender

2.2.2 Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

2.2.3 Fruit Color

Not Available

Red, Pink

2.2.4 Leaf Color in Spring

White, Green

Light Green, Gray Green

2.2.5 Leaf Color in Summer

Light Green

Light Green, Gray Green

2.2.6 Leaf Color in Fall

White, Green, Orange, Gold

Light Green, Gray Green

2.2.7 Leaf Color in Winter

Gold, Tan

Light Green, Gray Green

2.3 Shape

2.3.1 Leaf Shape

Linear

Pinnate

2.4 Thorns

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3 Season

3.1 Plant Season

Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

3.2 Growing Conditions

3.2.1 Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

3.2.2 Growth Rate

Fast

3.2.3 Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam

3.2.4 The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

3.2.5 Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

3.2.6 Bloom Time

Summer, Late Summer

Summer

3.2.7 Repeat Bloomer

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3.3 Tolerances

Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction

Wet Site, Drought

4 Care

4.1 Where to Plant?

Ground

4.2 How to Plant?

Seedlings

4.3 Plant Maintenance

Medium

4.4 Watering Plants

4.4.1 Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs

occasional watering once established, Water daily during growing season

4.4.2 In Summer

Lots of watering

4.4.3 In Spring

Moderate

4.4.4 In Winter

Average Water

4.5 Soil

4.5.1 Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

4.5.2 Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam

4.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Well drained

4.6 Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

4.7 Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Remove dead leaves, Remove old, faded fronds

4.8 Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Potassium, slow-release fertilizers

4.9 Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Moth, Pink Root, Red spider mite

4.10 Plant Tolerance

Drought

Salt, Soil Compaction, Sun

5 Facts

5.1 Flowers

Showy

5.1.1 Flower Petal Number

Single

5.2 Fruits

5.2.1 Showy Fruit

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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

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5.6 Foliage Texture

Fine

Bold

5.7 Foliage Sheen

Glossy

5.8 Evergreen

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5.9 Invasive

✔ ✘

5.10 Self-Sowing

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5.11 Attracts

Birds

Beetles, Mice, Moths

5.12 Allergy

Skin irritation

breathing problems, Pollen, Runny nose, sneezing

6 Benefits

6.1 Uses

6.1.1 Aesthetic Uses

Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose

Decorating walls, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

6.1.2 Beauty Benefits

Not Available

Making cosmetics, Removes dandruff, Skin inflammation

6.1.3 Edible Uses

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6.1.4 Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Shadow Tree

6.2 Plant Benefits

6.2.1 Medicinal Uses

Not Available

Antibacterial, Anti-fungal, Bone disorders, Chronic fatigue, Cyanide Poisoning, Emmoiliant, High cholestrol, Malaria, Metabolic disorders, Piles, Vitamin A, Weight loss

6.2.2 Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

Fruits, Leaves, Tree trunks

6.2.3 Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant

Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel, For making oil, Jelly, Making Shampoo, Sometimes used for making wine, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in salads, Wax

6.3 Used As Indoor Plant

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6.4 Used As Outdoor Plant

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6.5 Garden Design

Dried Flower / Everlasting, Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower

Feature Plant, Tropical

7 Scientific Name

7.1 Botanical Name

CALAMAGROSTIS x acutiflora 'Overdam'

ARCHONTOPHOENIX cunninghamiana

7.2 Common Name

Feather Reed Grass, Overdam Feather Reed Grass

Bangalow Palm, King Palm, Piccabeen Palm

7.2.1 In Hindi

Overdam घास

Palm

7.2.2 In German

Overdam Grass

Palme

7.2.3 In French

Overdam Herbe

Paume

7.2.4 In Spanish

Overdam Hierba

Palma

7.2.5 In Greek

Overdam Grass

Παλάμη

7.2.6 In Portuguese

Overdam Relva

Palma

7.2.7 In Polish

Overdam Trawa

Palma

7.2.8 In Latin

Overdam Trawa

Vero

8 Classification

8.1 Kingdom

Plantae

8.2 Phylum

Not Available

Angiosperms

8.3 Class

Not Available

Liliopsida

8.4 Order

Poales

Arecales

8.5 Family

Poaceae

Arecaceae

8.6 Genus

Calamagrostis

Archontophoenix

8.7 Clade

Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots

8.8 Tribe

Not Available

Areceae

8.9 Subfamily

Amaryllidoideae

Arecoideae

8.10 Number of Species

2606

1 27800

Properties of Overdam Grass and King Palm

Wondering what are the properties of Overdam Grass and King Palm? We provide you with everything About Overdam Grass and King Palm. Overdam Grass doesn't have thorns and King Palm doesn't have thorns. Also Overdam Grass does not have fragrant flowers. Overdam Grass has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and King Palm has allergic reactions like Skin irritation. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Overdam Grass and King Palm and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Overdam Grass and King Palm

Season and care of Overdam Grass and King Palm is important to know. While considering everything about Overdam Grass and King Palm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Overdam Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and King Palm season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Overdam Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for King Palm is Loam while the PH of soil for Overdam Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for King Palm is Acidic, Neutral.

Overdam Grass and King Palm Physical Information

Overdam Grass and King Palm physical information is very important for comparison. Overdam Grass height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas King Palm height is 152.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Overdam Grass and King Palm are as follows:

Overdam Grass flower color: Non Flowering Plant
Overdam Grass leaf color: White and Green
King Palm flower color: Purple and Lavender
King Palm leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green

Care of Overdam Grass and King Palm

Care of Overdam Grass and King Palm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Overdam Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and King Palm pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove old, faded fronds. In summer Overdam Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer King Palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.