Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, China, Melanesia
Southwestern United States
Types
-
Muhlenbergia rigens, Muhlenbergia emersleyi
Habitat
Rainforest, Swamps, Tropical rainforest
Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-14
7-11
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Indigo
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Palmate
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
Requires watering in the growing season, Water occasionally
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Deers, Insects
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Nesting sites for birds, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
-
Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Buds, Fruits, Leaves
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Grown for shade, Used to make baskets, brooms, hats, Useful for shade, Weaving into Mats and Bags
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
LIVISTONA saribus
MUHLENBERGIA rigens
Common Name
Serdang, Taraw Palm
Deer Grass
In Hindi
taraw palm
हिरण घास
In German
Taraw palme
Deer Grass
In French
Taraw palm
cerfs Herbe
In Spanish
Taraw palma
Ciervo Hierba
In Greek
taraw παλάμη
ελάφια Grass
In Portuguese
Taraw palma
cervos grama
In Polish
Taraw palmowy
Deer Trawa
In Latin
taraw palmarum
deer Grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Genus
Livistona
Muhlenbergia
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Coryphoideae
Chloridoideae
Season and Care of Serdang and Deer Grass
Season and care of Serdang and Deer Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Serdang and Deer Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Serdang season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Deer Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Serdang is Loam, Sand and for Deer Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Serdang is Acidic, Neutral and for Deer Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Serdang and Deer Grass Physical Information
Serdang and Deer Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Serdang height is 122.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Deer Grass height is 30.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Serdang and Deer Grass are as follows:
Care of Serdang and Deer Grass
Care of Serdang and Deer Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Serdang pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Deer Grass pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Serdang needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Deer Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.