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Overdam Grass
Overdam Grass

Tamarind tree
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About Overdam Grass and Tamarind tree

What is

Life Span

Perennial
Perennial

Type

Grass
Tree

Origin

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Africa, India, Southeast Asia

Types

Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Overdam'
Sweet Tamarind, Australian tamarind, Manila tamarind, Velvet tamarind, Spanish Tamarind

Number of Varieties

2100
0 40000
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Habitat

Grassland, low mountains, Semi desert, Woodlands
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-99-11
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

9 - 5
-

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
12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect
Spreading

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

90.00 cm1,800.00 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

60.00 cm800.00 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

-
Red, Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor
Bicolor

Fruit Color

-
Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

White, Green
Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Light Green
Dark Green, Green

Leaf Color in Fall

White, Green, Orange, Gold
Dark Green, Yellow green

Leaf Color in Winter

Gold, Tan
Dark Brown, Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Linear
Pinnate

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast
Slow

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic

Soil Drainage

Average
Average

Bloom Time

Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought, Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground
Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings
Layering, Seedlings, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged

In Summer

Lots of watering
Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate
Moderate

In Winter

Average Water
Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic

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
6-6-6 or 8-8-8

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch
Aphids, Borers, Mealybugs, Onion thrips, Root weevil, Soft scales, Whiteflies

Plant Tolerance

Drought
Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy
Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single
Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Fine
Bold

Foliage Sheen

Glossy
Matte

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Birds
Beetles, Birds, Scale Insects

Allergy

Skin irritation
Diarrhea, Hives, Nausea, Vomiting

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

-
Beautification

Beauty Benefits

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Glowing Skin, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Reduces ageing, Skin cleanser

Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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Antioxidants, Inflammation, Rheumatism, Skin Disorders, Sore throat

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant
Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Dried Flower / Everlasting, Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CALAMAGROSTIS x acutiflora 'Overdam'
Tamarindus indica

Common Name

Feather Reed Grass, Overdam Feather Reed Grass
Tamarind tree, Tamarind

In Hindi

Overdam घास
इमली का पेड़

In German

Overdam Grass
Tamarinde

In French

Overdam Herbe
tamarinier

In Spanish

Overdam Hierba
tamarindo

In Greek

Overdam Grass
δέντρο Tamarind

In Portuguese

Overdam Relva
tamarindo

In Polish

Overdam Trawa
drzewo tamaryndowca

In Latin

Overdam Trawa
tamarind ligno

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

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Magnoliophyta

Class

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Magnoliopsida

Order

Poales
Fabales

Family

Poaceae
Fabaceae

Genus

Calamagrostis
Tamarindus

Clade

Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

-
Detarieae

Subfamily

Amaryllidoideae
Caesalpinioideae

Number of Species

260100
1 27800
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Properties of Overdam Grass and Tamarind tree

Wondering what are the properties of Overdam Grass and Tamarind tree? We provide you with everything About Overdam Grass and Tamarind tree. Overdam Grass doesn't have thorns and Tamarind tree doesn't have thorns. Also Overdam Grass does not have fragrant flowers. Overdam Grass has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Tamarind tree 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 Tamarind tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

Season and Care of Overdam Grass and Tamarind tree

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

Overdam Grass and Tamarind tree Physical Information

Overdam Grass and Tamarind tree physical information is very important for comparison. Overdam Grass height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Tamarind tree height is 1,800.00 cm and width 800.00 cm. The color specification of Overdam Grass and Tamarind tree are as follows:

  • Overdam Grass flower color:

  • Overdam Grass leaf color: White and Green

  • Tamarind tree flower color: Red and Yellow

  • Tamarind tree leaf color: Green

Care of Overdam Grass and Tamarind tree

Care of Overdam Grass and Tamarind tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Overdam Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tamarind 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 Tamarind tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.