Origin
Southern Africa, South Africa
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Shrub
Nolina microcarpa, Nolina texana
Habitat
Forest margins, Grassland, Mountains, Pastures, Rocky Ridges, Woods
Desert, Foot Hills, High elevation, Upland, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
-9999
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Light Green, Ivory
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Late Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply
Average Water Needs, Water once every two or three weeks
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
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
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
-
Anxiety, Depression, High blood cholestrol, High blood pressure, Pain, Stress
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for animals, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Dysentry
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Culinary use, Employed in herbal medicine, Used as a dye, Used as a spice, Used in paper industry, Wood is used for making furniture
Animal Feed
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
RHUS lancea
NOLINA microcarpa
Common Name
African Sumac
Sacahuista, Palmilla
In Hindi
अफ्रीकी एक प्रकार का पौधा
Bear Grass
In German
African sumac
Bärn-Gras
In French
sumac africaine
ours Herbe
In Spanish
zumaque africano
Hierba de oso
In Greek
Αφρικανική σουμάκι
αρκούδα Grass
In Portuguese
sumac africano
bear Grass
In Polish
afrykański sumaka
miś Trawa
In Latin
African sumac
herbas ferunt
Order
Sapindales
Liliales
Family
Anacardiaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Anacardioideae
Nolinoideae
Season and Care of African Sumac and Bear Grass
Season and care of African Sumac and Bear Grass is important to know. While considering everything about African Sumac and Bear Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. African Sumac season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bear Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for African Sumac is Loam, Sand and for Bear Grass is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for African Sumac is Neutral, Alkaline and for Bear Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
African Sumac and Bear Grass Physical Information
African Sumac and Bear Grass physical information is very important for comparison. African Sumac height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Bear Grass height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm. The color specification of African Sumac and Bear Grass are as follows:
African Sumac flower color: Light Green and Ivory
African Sumac leaf color: Green
Bear Grass flower color: White and Green
- Bear Grass leaf color: Yellow green
Care of African Sumac and Bear Grass
Care of African Sumac and Bear Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. African Sumac pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Bear Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer African Sumac needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bear Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.