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About Satsuma and Muhly Grass

What is

Life Span

Annual
Perennial

Type

Fruit
Grass

Origin

China, Japan
Northeastern United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico, Caribbean

Types

-
Lindheimer's muhly

Number of Varieties

625
0 40000
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Habitat

Subtropical climates
Prairies, Roadsides, Warmer regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

8-114-10
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

10-8
12 - 3

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Spreading
Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

300.00 cm60.00 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

180.00 cm30.00 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

White
Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor
Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green, Orange, Orange Red
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Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Dark Green
Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green, Brown

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green
Tan, Brown

Shape

Leaf Shape

Acicular
Grass like

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium
Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained
Well drained

Bloom Time

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

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Drought
Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot
Ground

How to Plant?

Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Medium
Water frequently while growing, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought

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

Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained
Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Fertilizers

Apply N-P-K, Fertilize the first year
No fertilizers needed

Pests and Diseases

Anthracnose, Aphids, Black root rot, Brown Rot, Mushroom root rot
Aphids, Ladybug

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

Medium
Fine

Foliage Sheen

Glossy
Matte

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Birds, Butterflies
Ladybug beetles

Allergy

-
-

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin and hair
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Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Agroforestry, Food for birds
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Bone strength, Kidney Stones, osteoporosis, Stomach Cancer, Vitamin C
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Part of Plant Used

Fruits
Whole plant

Other Uses

Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CITRUS unshiu
MUHLENBERGIA capillaris

Common Name

Satsuma, unshu mikan, cold hardy mandarin
Pink Muhly Grass

In Hindi

satsuma
Muhly Grass

In German

satsuma
hairawn muhly

In French

satsuma
muhly herbe

In Spanish

satsuma
muhly Grass

In Greek

satsuma
Muhly Grass

In Portuguese

satsuma
muhly grama

In Polish

Satsuma
Muhly Trawa

In Latin

Satsuma
Muhly Grass

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida

Order

Sapindales
Cyperales

Family

Rutaceae
Poaceae

Genus

Citrus
Muhlenbergia

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots

Tribe

Citreae
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Subfamily

Citroideae
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Number of Species

1640
1 27800
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Properties of Satsuma and Muhly Grass

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

Season and Care of Satsuma and Muhly Grass

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

Satsuma and Muhly Grass Physical Information

Satsuma and Muhly Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Satsuma height is 300.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Muhly Grass height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Satsuma and Muhly Grass are as follows:

  • Satsuma flower color: White

  • Satsuma leaf color: Green and Dark Green

  • Muhly Grass flower color: Pink

  • Muhly Grass leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Satsuma and Muhly Grass

Care of Satsuma and Muhly Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Satsuma pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Muhly Grass pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Satsuma needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Muhly Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.