Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Grass
  
Fruit, Tree
  
Origin
World/Pandemic, Europe
  
Not Available
  
Types
not available
  
Not Available
  
Habitat
Lake margins, Open areas, Stream side, Wet ground
  
Forests, gardens, Hill prairies, Homesteads, Rocky areas, Woodlands
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
  
Not Available
  
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 3
  
Not Available
  
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
  
Not Available
  
Habit
Mat-forming
  
Bushy, Evergreen
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Width
Not Available
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Pink, White
  
Light Green, Lime Green
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Green, Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Green
  
Yellow, Green, Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
  
Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green
  
Yellow, Green, Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Brown
  
Yellow, Green, Gray Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Ovate
  
Ovate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
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
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
  
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
  
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Divison
  
Seedlings, Stem Cutting, Stem Planting
  
Plant Maintenance
Low
  
Low
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Reduce watering in winter, Requires regular watering
  
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
  
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, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
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 or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Remove deadheads
  
Fertilizers
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
  
High Potash Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
  
Bacterial Blight, Foliage-feeding caterpillars, Moth
  
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
  
Pollution, Salt and Soil Compaction
  
Flowers
Insignificant
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Fine
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
Yes
  
Sometimes
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Bugs
  
Caterpillar
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
Skin irritation
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
  
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Blood purifying, Glowing Skin, Good for skin and hair, Provides herbal hair care, Speed hair growth
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
  
Air purification, soil stabilisation
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
  
Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Diabetes, Diarrhea, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Obesity, Vitamin C
  
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
  
Fruits
  
Other Uses
Biodiesel
  
Making Shampoo, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in herbal medicines
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border
  
Cottage garden
  
Botanical Name
PHALARIS arundinacea var. picta
  
Phyllanthus emblica
  
Common Name
Canary Reedgrass, Ribbon Grass
  
Indian Gooseberry, Amla , Awala
  
In Hindi
Ribbon Grass
  
आमला
  
In German
rohrglanzgras
  
Stachelbeere
  
In French
roseau
  
Groseille à maquereau
  
In Spanish
hierba cinta and pasto cinto
  
Grosella
  
In Greek
κορδέλα Grass
  
Φραγκοστάφυλλο
  
In Portuguese
caniço-malhado
  
Groselha
  
In Polish
Wstążka Trawa
  
Agrest
  
In Latin
Ribbon Grass
  
hominem
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Liliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Cyperales
  
Malpighiales
  
Family
Poaceae
  
Phyllanthaceae
  
Genus
Phalaris
  
Phyllanthus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Phyllantheae
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Ribbon Grass and Indian Gooseberry
Season and care of Ribbon Grass and Indian Gooseberry is important to know. While considering everything about Ribbon Grass and Indian Gooseberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ribbon Grass season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Indian Gooseberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Ribbon Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Indian Gooseberry is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ribbon Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Indian Gooseberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Ribbon Grass and Indian Gooseberry Physical Information
Ribbon Grass and Indian Gooseberry physical information is very important for comparison. Ribbon Grass height is 60.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Indian Gooseberry height is 800.00 cm and width 400.00 cm. The color specification of Ribbon Grass and Indian Gooseberry are as follows:
Ribbon Grass flower color: Pink and White
Ribbon Grass leaf color: White and Green
Indian Gooseberry flower color: Light Green, Lime Green
- Indian Gooseberry leaf color: Yellow, Green and Gray Green
Care of Ribbon Grass and Indian Gooseberry
Care of Ribbon Grass and Indian Gooseberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ribbon Grass pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth and Indian Gooseberry pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season and Remove deadheads. In summer Ribbon Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Indian Gooseberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.