Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Overdam'
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Habitat
Grassland, low mountains, Semi desert, Woodlands
Canopy, Rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-13
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, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
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Gold, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Orange, Gold
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gold, Tan
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Lobulated
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Skin irritation
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Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Edible seed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used to make wood shingles
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'
BRACHYCHITON discolor
Common Name
Feather Reed Grass, Overdam Feather Reed Grass
Bush Kurrajong, Pink Flame Tree, Queensland Lacebark
In Hindi
Overdam घास
Pink Flame Tree
In German
Overdam Grass
Rosa Flame Tree
In French
Overdam Herbe
Flame Tree Rose
In Spanish
Overdam Hierba
Pink árbol de la llama
In Greek
Overdam Grass
Ροζ Φλόγα Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Overdam Relva
Árvore Chama Rosa
In Polish
Overdam Trawa
Różowy Flame Tree
In Latin
Overdam Trawa
Pink arbor flamma
Family
Poaceae
Sterculiaceae
Genus
Calamagrostis
brachychiton
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
Sterculioideae
Season and Care of Overdam Grass and Pink Flame Tree
Season and care of Overdam Grass and Pink Flame Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Overdam Grass and Pink Flame Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Overdam Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Pink Flame Tree season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Overdam Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pink Flame Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Overdam Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pink Flame Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Overdam Grass and Pink Flame Tree Physical Information
Overdam Grass and Pink Flame Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Overdam Grass height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Pink Flame Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Overdam Grass and Pink Flame Tree are as follows:
Overdam Grass flower color:
Overdam Grass leaf color: White and Green
Pink Flame Tree flower color: Rose
- Pink Flame Tree leaf color:
Care of Overdam Grass and Pink Flame Tree
Care of Overdam Grass and Pink Flame Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Overdam Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pink Flame Tree 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 Pink Flame Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.