Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Allamanda voilacea
Allamanda violacea Cherry Jubilee
Allamanda x Alba (Blanca)
Allamanda Cream
Allamanda Chocolate
Allamanda Indonesia Sunset
Allamanda hendersonii
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
marshes, Riverbanks
gardens, Grassland, Roadsides, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
10-14
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 6
12-10
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Purple, Silver
Salmon, Burgundy, Dark Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Purple
Light Green, Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Tan
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Purple, Tan
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Bell Shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water once every two or three weeks
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut back all stems to the same height
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in spring, Remove damaged leaves
Fertilizers
0-10-10 NPK fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Drought, Edema
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Noxious Weed
Eye irritation, Skin irritation, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Jaundice, Liver problems, Malaria
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Cultivated for fodder
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
SACCHARUM ravennae
ALLAMANDA 'Cherries Jubilee'
Common Name
Hardy Pampas Grass, Plume Grass, Ravennagrass
Golden Trumpet Vine
In Hindi
Plume Grass
Allamanda
In German
Plume Gras
Allamanda
In French
Plume Herbe
Allamanda
In Spanish
Penacho de hierba
Allamanda
In Greek
Plume Grass
Allamanda
In Portuguese
Plume grama
Allamanda
In Polish
Pióropusz Trawa
Allamanda
In Latin
Kessinger Grass
Allamanda
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Gentianales
Family
Poaceae
Apocynaceae
Genus
Saccharum
Allamanda
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Andropogoneae
Apocyneae
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Rauvolfioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Plume Grass and Allamanda
Wondering what are the properties of Plume Grass and Allamanda? We provide you with everything About Plume Grass and Allamanda. Plume Grass doesn't have thorns and Allamanda doesn't have thorns. Also Plume Grass does not have fragrant flowers. Plume Grass has allergic reactions like Noxious Weed and Allamanda has allergic reactions like Noxious Weed. 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 Plume Grass and Allamanda and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Plume Grass and Allamanda
Season and care of Plume Grass and Allamanda is important to know. While considering everything about Plume Grass and Allamanda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Plume Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Allamanda season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Plume Grass is Loam and for Allamanda is Loam while the PH of soil for Plume Grass is Acidic, Neutral and for Allamanda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Plume Grass and Allamanda Physical Information
Plume Grass and Allamanda physical information is very important for comparison. Plume Grass height is 240.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Allamanda height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Plume Grass and Allamanda are as follows:
Plume Grass flower color: Purple and Silver
Plume Grass leaf color: White and Gray Green
Allamanda flower color: Salmon, Burgundy and Dark Salmon
- Allamanda leaf color: Light Green
Care of Plume Grass and Allamanda
Care of Plume Grass and Allamanda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Plume Grass pruning is done Cut back all stems to the same height and Allamanda pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in spring and Remove damaged leaves. In summer Plume Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Allamanda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.