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About Ribbon Grass and Arbutus


About Arbutus and Ribbon Grass


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Perennial   

Type
Grass   
Tree   

Origin
World/Pandemic, Europe   
Hybrid origin   

Types
not available   
Not Available   

Habitat
Lake margins, Open areas, Stream side, Wet ground   
All sorts of environments   

USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8   
7-9   

AHS Heat Zone
9 - 3   
9-6   

Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24   
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24   

Habit
Mat-forming   
Twisted/Contorted   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
60.00 cm   
99+
460.00 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
Not Available   
240.00 cm   
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Pink, White   
White   

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor   
Bicolor   

Fruit Color
Not Available   
Red   

Leaf Color in Spring
White, Green   
Green, Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green   
Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green   
Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Winter
Brown   
Dark Green   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Ovate   
Oval   

Thorns
No   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall   
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   

Growing Conditions
  
  

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

Growth Rate
Fast   
Slow   

Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand   
Clay, Loam, Sand   

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Acidic, Neutral   

Soil Drainage
Average   
Well drained   

Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer   
Spring, Late Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter   

Repeat Bloomer
No   
No   

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

Care

Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot   
Ground   

How to Plant?
Divison   
Budding, Seedlings, Stem Cutting   

Plant Maintenance
Low   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Reduce watering in winter, Requires regular watering   
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Average Water Needs   

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   
Clay, Loam, Sand   

Soil Drainage Capacity
Average   
Well drained   

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

Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth   
Cut leaves after fall, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves   

Fertilizers
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil   
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season   

Pests and Diseases
Not Available   
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Fungal Diseases, Rats, Red blotch   

Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site   
Dry soil, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil   

Facts

Flowers
Insignificant   
Showy   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No   
Yes   

Edible Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No   
Not Available   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
Not Available   

Fragrant Leaf
No   
Not Available   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
Not Available   

Showy Foliage
Yes   
Yes   

Showy Bark
No   
Yes   

Foliage Texture
Medium   
Medium   

Foliage Sheen
Matte   
Matte   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
Yes   
No   

Self-Sowing
No   
No   

Attracts
Bugs   
Birds   

Allergy
Not Available   
allergic conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes, Respiratory problems   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes   
Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes   

Beauty Benefits
Not Available   
Beautiful Skin, Good for the Scalp, Moisturizing, Remove blemishes   

Edible Uses
No   
Yes   

Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects   
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Food for animals, Insect Repellent, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Not Available   
Acne, Dysentry, Nutritive, osteoporosis   

Part of Plant Used
Whole plant   
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves   

Other Uses
Biodiesel   
Animal Feed, Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel, Oil is used for aromatherapy   

Used As Indoor Plant
No   
No   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border   
Feature Plant, Mixed Border   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
PHALARIS arundinacea var. picta   
Arbutus menziesii   

Common Name
Canary Reedgrass, Ribbon Grass   
Arbutus   

In Hindi
Ribbon Grass   
सदाबहार   

In German
rohrglanzgras   
Erdbeerbaum   

In French
roseau   
arbousier   

In Spanish
hierba cinta and pasto cinto   
Arbitus   

In Greek
κορδέλα Grass   
κουμαριά   

In Portuguese
caniço-malhado   
árbuto   

In Polish
Wstążka Trawa   
mącznik   

In Latin
Ribbon Grass   
arbutus   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Liliopsida   
Not Available   

Order
Cyperales   
Ericales   

Family
Poaceae   
Ericaceae   

Genus
Phalaris   
Arbutus   

Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots   
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots   

Tribe
Not Available   
Not Available   

Subfamily
Not Available   
Arbutoideae   

Number of Species
Not Available   
8   
99+

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Properties of Ribbon Grass and Arbutus

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

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Season and Care of Ribbon Grass and Arbutus

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

Ribbon Grass and Arbutus Physical Information

Ribbon Grass and Arbutus physical information is very important for comparison. Ribbon Grass height is 60.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Arbutus height is 460.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Ribbon Grass and Arbutus are as follows:

Care of Ribbon Grass and Arbutus

Care of Ribbon Grass and Arbutus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ribbon Grass pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth and Arbutus pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Ribbon Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Arbutus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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