Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Types
Saccharum officinarum
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
Habitat
agricultural areas, Wet lands
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
3-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White hair and some brown spots on margins and at tips
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Acicular
Ovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water Deeply
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches, Remove Ferns
Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Equal amount of N,P,K, fertilize in growing season
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Fusarium root rot, Head smut
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Rats, Squirrels
Birds
Allergy
Diabetes, Sleepiness
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Maintains teeth healthy, Making cosmetics
-
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for birds
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Antidepressant, Aphrodisiac, Appetite enhancer, Diuretic, Fatigue, Muscle Pain, Nutrients
Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves, Stem
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Biomass for fuel, Can be made into a herbal tea, Food for animals, Sometimes used for making wine
Used for making dark grey to green dye, Wood is used for cabinet makers
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Edible, Feature Plant, Tropical
Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
SACCHARUM officinarum
PRUNUS padus
Common Name
Sugarcane
Bird Cherry
In Hindi
गन्ना
सुंदार वृक्ष
In German
Saccharum
Vogel Kirschbaum
In French
Canne à sucre
Oiseau Cherry Tree
In Spanish
Saccharum
Pájaro Cerezo
In Greek
Saccharum
Bird Cherry Tree
In Portuguese
Cana-de-açúcar
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
In Polish
Saccharum
Czeremcha drzewa
In Latin
Saccharum
Ave Ave ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Andropogoneae
Acacieae
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Prunoideae
Season and Care of Sugarcane and Bird Cherry
Season and care of Sugarcane and Bird Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Sugarcane and Bird Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sugarcane season is Summer and Fall and Bird Cherry season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sugarcane is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Sugarcane is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sugarcane and Bird Cherry Physical Information
Sugarcane and Bird Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Sugarcane height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Sugarcane and Bird Cherry are as follows:
Sugarcane flower color: White hair and some brown spots on margins and at tips
Sugarcane leaf color: Green
Bird Cherry flower color: White
- Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Care of Sugarcane and Bird Cherry
Care of Sugarcane and Bird Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sugarcane pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches and Remove Ferns and Bird Cherry pruning is done Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Sugarcane needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bird Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.