Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
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Caribbean, Central America, South America, Brazil
Types
Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Overdam'
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Habitat
Grassland, low mountains, Semi desert, Woodlands
Subtropical climates, subtropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 5
12-10
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
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
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Ivory, Gray
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
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Magenta, Violet
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
Leaf Shape
Linear
Cuneate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Wet Site, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Does not require regular watering
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Skin irritation
Asthma
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Wood
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used for woodware, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CALAMAGROSTIS x acutiflora 'Overdam'
TRIPLARIS americana
Common Name
Feather Reed Grass, Overdam Feather Reed Grass
Ant Stick, Macaw, St. Mary's Stick
In Hindi
Overdam घास
Macaw
In German
Overdam Grass
Ara
In French
Overdam Herbe
ara
In Spanish
Overdam Hierba
guacamayo
In Greek
Overdam Grass
μακώ
In Portuguese
Overdam Relva
arara
In Polish
Overdam Trawa
ara
In Latin
Overdam Trawa
Ara
Order
Poales
Caryophyllales
Family
Poaceae
Polygonaceae
Genus
Calamagrostis
Triplaris
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
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Season and Care of Overdam Grass and Macaw
Season and care of Overdam Grass and Macaw is important to know. While considering everything about Overdam Grass and Macaw Care, growing season is an essential factor. Overdam Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Macaw season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Overdam Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Macaw is Loam while the PH of soil for Overdam Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Macaw is Acidic, Neutral.
Overdam Grass and Macaw Physical Information
Overdam Grass and Macaw physical information is very important for comparison. Overdam Grass height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Macaw height is 1,220.00 cm and width 550.00 cm. The color specification of Overdam Grass and Macaw are as follows:
Overdam Grass flower color:
Overdam Grass leaf color: White and Green
Macaw flower color: Ivory and Gray
- Macaw leaf color: Green
Care of Overdam Grass and Macaw
Care of Overdam Grass and Macaw include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Overdam Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Macaw 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 Macaw needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.