Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Africa, South Africa
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Types
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Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Overdam'
Habitat
Sandy areas, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
Grassland, low mountains, Semi desert, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
9 - 5
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Lemon yellow
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Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green
White, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
White, Green, Orange, Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green
Gold, Tan
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Requires very little pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
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Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Asthma
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
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Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ALOE dichotoma
CALAMAGROSTIS x acutiflora 'Overdam'
Common Name
Kokerboom
Quiver Tree
Feather Reed Grass, Overdam Feather Reed Grass
In Hindi
तरकश ट्री
Overdam घास
In German
Köcherbaum
Overdam Grass
In French
Quiver Tree
Overdam Herbe
In Spanish
Árbol de la aljaba
Overdam Hierba
In Greek
φαρέτρα Δέντρο
Overdam Grass
In Portuguese
Árvore do quiver
Overdam Relva
In Polish
Quiver Drzewo
Overdam Trawa
In Latin
pharetram ligno
Overdam Trawa
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Asphodeloideae
Amaryllidoideae
Season and Care of Quiver Tree and Overdam Grass
Season and care of Quiver Tree and Overdam Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Quiver Tree and Overdam Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quiver Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Overdam Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Quiver Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Overdam Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Quiver Tree is Neutral, Alkaline and for Overdam Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Quiver Tree and Overdam Grass Physical Information
Quiver Tree and Overdam Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Quiver Tree height is - and width 40.00 cm whereas Overdam Grass height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Quiver Tree and Overdam Grass are as follows:
Quiver Tree flower color: Lemon yellow
Quiver Tree leaf color: Blue Green
Overdam Grass flower color:
- Overdam Grass leaf color: White and Green
Care of Quiver Tree and Overdam Grass
Care of Quiver Tree and Overdam Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quiver Tree pruning is done Requires very little pruning and Overdam Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Quiver Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Overdam Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.