Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Grass
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
Types
it is a type of oleander
Saccharum officinarum
Habitat
coastal environs, disturbed sites, old gardens, open Woodlands, Pastures, Roadsides, Waste areas, waterways
agricultural areas, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 8, 9, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Light Yellow, Peach
White hair and some brown spots on margins and at tips
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Black
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Long Narrow
Acicular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Wet Site, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Water Deeply
Water Deeply
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
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead branches
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches, Remove Ferns
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring, slow-release fertilizers
Equal amount of N,P,K, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria, fungus, Insects
Beetles, Fusarium root rot, Head smut
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Salt
Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
-
Butterflies, Rats, Squirrels
Allergy
Phytodermatitis, Toxic
Diabetes, Sleepiness
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Maintains teeth healthy, Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
-
Food for animals, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
-
Aging, Antidepressant, Aphrodisiac, Appetite enhancer, Diuretic, Fatigue, Muscle Pain, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaf Stalks, Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
For making oil, Used as Ornamental plant
Animal Feed, Biomass for fuel, Can be made into a herbal tea, Food for animals, Sometimes used for making wine
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Edible, Feature Plant, Tropical
Botanical Name
THEVETIA peruviana
SACCHARUM officinarum
Common Name
Yellow Oleander, Lucky Nut
Sugarcane
In German
Gelbe Oleander
Saccharum
In French
Oleander Jaune
Canne à sucre
In Spanish
Oleander amarillo
Saccharum
In Greek
κίτρινη πικροδάφνη
Saccharum
In Portuguese
Oleander amarelo
Cana-de-açúcar
In Polish
żółta Oleander
Saccharum
In Latin
Yellow haurit Cleander
Saccharum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Cyperales
Family
Apocynaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Cascabela
Saccharum
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Yellow Oleander and Sugarcane
Season and care of Yellow Oleander and Sugarcane is important to know. While considering everything about Yellow Oleander and Sugarcane Care, growing season is an essential factor. Yellow Oleander season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sugarcane season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Yellow Oleander is Loam, Sand and for Sugarcane is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Yellow Oleander is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sugarcane is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Yellow Oleander and Sugarcane Physical Information
Yellow Oleander and Sugarcane physical information is very important for comparison. Yellow Oleander height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Sugarcane height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Yellow Oleander and Sugarcane are as follows:
Yellow Oleander flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Peach
Yellow Oleander leaf color: Green
Sugarcane flower color: White hair and some brown spots on margins and at tips
- Sugarcane leaf color: Green
Care of Yellow Oleander and Sugarcane
Care of Yellow Oleander and Sugarcane include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Yellow Oleander pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead branches and Sugarcane pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches and Remove Ferns. In summer Yellow Oleander needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sugarcane needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.