Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
China
Types
Saccharum officinarum
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
agricultural areas, Wet lands
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
7-10
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 9
10 - 7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 9, 10
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
White hair and some brown spots on margins and at tips
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green, Lemon yellow, Tan
Leaf Shape
Acicular
Oblovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought
Cold climate, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water Deeply
Average Water Needs, Over-head watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches, Remove Ferns
Prune to control growth, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Equal amount of N,P,K, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Fusarium root rot, Head smut
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Rats, Squirrels
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Diabetes, Sleepiness
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Maintains teeth healthy, Making cosmetics
-
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for birds
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Antidepressant, Aphrodisiac, Appetite enhancer, Diuretic, Fatigue, Muscle Pain, Nutrients
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves, Stem
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Biomass for fuel, Can be made into a herbal tea, Food for animals, Sometimes used for making wine
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Edible, Feature Plant, Tropical
Lawns and Turf
Botanical Name
SACCHARUM officinarum
EREMOCHLOA ophiuroides
Common Name
Sugarcane
Centipede Grass
In German
Saccharum
Hortensie
In French
Canne à sucre
Hortensia
In Spanish
Saccharum
Hortensia
In Greek
Saccharum
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Cana-de-açúcar
Hortênsia
In Polish
Saccharum
Hortensja
In Latin
Saccharum
Hibiscus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Genus
Saccharum
Ophiuroides
Clade
Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Andropogoneae
Andropogoneae
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Sorghum
Season and Care of Sugarcane and Centipede Grass
Season and care of Sugarcane and Centipede Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Sugarcane and Centipede Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sugarcane season is Summer and Fall and Centipede Grass season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sugarcane is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Centipede Grass is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sugarcane is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Centipede Grass is Acidic, Neutral.
Sugarcane and Centipede Grass Physical Information
Sugarcane and Centipede Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Sugarcane height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Centipede Grass height is 2.50 cm and width 3.00 cm. The color specification of Sugarcane and Centipede Grass are as follows:
Sugarcane flower color: White hair and some brown spots on margins and at tips
Sugarcane leaf color: Green
Centipede Grass flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Centipede Grass leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Care of Sugarcane and Centipede Grass
Care of Sugarcane and Centipede Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sugarcane pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches and Remove Ferns and Centipede Grass pruning is done Prune to control growth and Remove dead leaves. In summer Sugarcane needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Centipede Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.