Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Africa, Middle Africa
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Types
Kigelia africana
Eulalia bicornuta, Eulalia hirtifolia
Habitat
Riverine forest, wooded grassland
Grassland, Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 12, 13, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 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
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Dark Red, Tan
Orange, Orange Red, Red, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Purple, Bronze, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Tan
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought, Dry soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs a lot of water initially
Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Balanced liquid fertilizer monthly
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Rust
Pest Free, Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Poisonous when unripe
Mold, Pollen, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
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Ground Cover, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Slow downs aging
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Erosion control, Food for insects, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Soil protection, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Gynaecological, Malaria, STDs
Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Dried seeds, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Used to flavour beer, Used to produce a red dye
Showy Purposes, Used in biomass
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
KIGELIA africana
MISCANTHUS 'Purpurascens'
Common Name
Sausage Tree
Eulalia, Japanese Silvergrass, Purple Silvergrass
In Hindi
Sausage Tree
Eulalia
In German
Sausage Tree
Eulalia
In French
saucisse Arbre
Eulalia
In Spanish
Árbol de salchicha
Eulalia
In Greek
λουκάνικο δέντρο
Eulalia
In Portuguese
Árvore de salsicha
Eulalia
In Polish
kiełbasa Drzewo
Eulalia
In Latin
farciminis ligno
Eulalia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Bignoniaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Tecomeae
Andropogoneae
Season and Care of Sausage Tree and Eulalia
Season and care of Sausage Tree and Eulalia is important to know. While considering everything about Sausage Tree and Eulalia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sausage Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Eulalia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sausage Tree is Loam, Sand and for Eulalia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sausage Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Eulalia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sausage Tree and Eulalia Physical Information
Sausage Tree and Eulalia physical information is very important for comparison. Sausage Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Eulalia height is 120.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Sausage Tree and Eulalia are as follows:
Sausage Tree flower color: Dark Red and Tan
Sausage Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Eulalia flower color: Orange, Orange Red, Red and Violet
- Eulalia leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Sausage Tree and Eulalia
Care of Sausage Tree and Eulalia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sausage Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Eulalia pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Sausage Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Eulalia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.