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Overdam Grass

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About Overdam Grass and Tilaka

What is

Life Span

Perennial
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Type

Grass
Broadleaf Evergreen

Origin

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Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal, China

Types

Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Overdam'
Simarouba glauca

Number of Varieties

28
0 40000
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Habitat

Grassland, low mountains, Semi desert, Woodlands
Fertile bottom land, Sandy areas

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-910-12
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

9 - 5
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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
21,22

Habit

Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

90.00 cm460.00 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

60.00 cm460.00 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

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White, Ivory

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor
Bicolor

Fruit Color

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Purple, Dark Blue, Black

Leaf Color in Spring

White, Green
Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Light Green
Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

White, Green, Orange, Gold
Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Gold, Tan
Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Linear
Cuneate

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
Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average
Well drained

Bloom Time

Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

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

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground
Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently

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, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average
Well drained

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, Apply N-P-K

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch
Red blotch

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
Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy
Glossy

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Birds
-

Allergy

Skin irritation
Rhinitis

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

-
-

Beauty Benefits

-
-

Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification
Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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Acne, Bleeding, Eye Problems, Stomach Ulcers

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant
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Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Dried Flower / Everlasting, Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CALAMAGROSTIS x acutiflora 'Overdam'
SYMPLOCOS racemosa

Common Name

Feather Reed Grass, Overdam Feather Reed Grass
Lodh Tree Lotus Bark

In Hindi

Overdam घास
Tilaka

In German

Overdam Grass
Tilapia

In French

Overdam Herbe
Tilapia

In Spanish

Overdam Hierba
tilapia

In Greek

Overdam Grass
tilaka

In Portuguese

Overdam Relva
tilaka

In Polish

Overdam Trawa
tilakiem

In Latin

Overdam Trawa
tilaka

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

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Tracheophyta

Class

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Magnoliopsida

Order

Poales
Ebenales

Family

Poaceae
Symplocaceae

Genus

Calamagrostis
Symplocos

Clade

Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

-
-

Subfamily

Amaryllidoideae
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Number of Species

26040
1 27800
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Properties of Overdam Grass and Tilaka

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

Season and Care of Overdam Grass and Tilaka

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

Overdam Grass and Tilaka Physical Information

Overdam Grass and Tilaka physical information is very important for comparison. Overdam Grass height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Tilaka height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Overdam Grass and Tilaka are as follows:

  • Overdam Grass flower color:

  • Overdam Grass leaf color: White and Green

  • Tilaka flower color: White and Ivory

  • Tilaka leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Overdam Grass and Tilaka

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