Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Caribbean, Central America
Types
Aerides Falcata
Aerides lawrenciae
Aerides multiflorum
Aerides rosea
Broomsedge Bluestem, Broomsedge
Habitat
gardens, Grassland
ditches, Grassland, Moist Ditches, Moist Soils, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
13-15
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
10 - 5
Sunset Zone
H2
H1, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Gold, Fuchsia, Ivory
Cream, Green, White
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Gray Green, Yellow green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Gold, Tan, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Strap shaped
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Not Available
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply, Water twice a day in the initial period
Keep ground moist, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Not Available
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Provides ground cover, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Ear ache
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Seeds
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
AERIDES houlletiana
ANDROPOGON glomeratus
Common Name
Aerides, Orchid
Bushy Beardgrass, Bushy Bluestem, Bushy Broom Grass
In Hindi
Aerides
Bushy Bluestem plant
In German
Aerides
Bushy Bluestem Pflanze
In French
Aerides
plante buissonnante Bluestem
In Spanish
Aerides
planta arbustiva andropogon
In Greek
Αέρηδες
φυτό θαμνώδη BLUESTEM
In Portuguese
Aerides
planta arbustiva Bluestem
In Polish
Aerides
Krzaczaste Bluestem roślin
In Latin
Aerides
Bushy bluestem herba
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Cyperales
Family
Orchidaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Vandeae
Andropogoneae
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Panicoideae
Season and Care of Aerides and Bushy Bluestem
Season and care of Aerides and Bushy Bluestem is important to know. While considering everything about Aerides and Bushy Bluestem Care, growing season is an essential factor. Aerides season is Spring and Summer and Bushy Bluestem season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Aerides is Not Available and for Bushy Bluestem is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Aerides is Not Available and for Bushy Bluestem is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Aerides and Bushy Bluestem Physical Information
Aerides and Bushy Bluestem physical information is very important for comparison. Aerides height is 40.60 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Bushy Bluestem height is 120.00 cm and width 75.00 cm. The color specification of Aerides and Bushy Bluestem are as follows:
Aerides flower color: Light Yellow, Gold, Fuchsia and Ivory
Aerides leaf color: Not Available
Bushy Bluestem flower color: Cream, Green and White
- Bushy Bluestem leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Aerides and Bushy Bluestem
Care of Aerides and Bushy Bluestem include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Aerides pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Bushy Bluestem pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Aerides needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bushy Bluestem needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.