Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Grass
Origin
Eastern Africa
Caribbean, Central America
Types
Not Available
Broomsedge Bluestem, Broomsedge
Habitat
gardens, Tropical regions, Woods
ditches, Grassland, Moist Ditches, Moist Soils, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
10 - 5
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Blue
Cream, Green, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gray Green, Yellow green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Gold, Tan, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Oval
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
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
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Requires extensive pruning
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, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
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
Not Applicable
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Seeds
Other Uses
Not Available
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
SAINTPAULIA 'Martinique'
ANDROPOGON glomeratus
Common Name
African violet
Bushy Beardgrass, Bushy Bluestem, Bushy Broom Grass
In Hindi
अफ्रीकी वायलेट
Bushy Bluestem plant
In German
African Violet
Bushy Bluestem Pflanze
In French
African Violet
plante buissonnante Bluestem
In Spanish
Violeta africana
planta arbustiva andropogon
In Greek
African Violet
φυτό θαμνώδη BLUESTEM
In Portuguese
Violet africano
planta arbustiva Bluestem
In Polish
African Violet
Krzaczaste Bluestem roślin
In Latin
African Violet
Bushy bluestem herba
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Gesnariaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Not Available
Andropogon
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Andropogoneae
Subfamily
Cyrtandroideae
Panicoideae
Season and Care of African Violet and Bushy Bluestem
Season and care of African Violet and Bushy Bluestem is important to know. While considering everything about African Violet and Bushy Bluestem Care, growing season is an essential factor. African Violet season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bushy Bluestem season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for African Violet is Loam and for Bushy Bluestem is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for African Violet is Acidic, Neutral and for Bushy Bluestem is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
African Violet and Bushy Bluestem Physical Information
African Violet and Bushy Bluestem physical information is very important for comparison. African Violet height is 5.10 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Bushy Bluestem height is 120.00 cm and width 75.00 cm. The color specification of African Violet and Bushy Bluestem are as follows:
African Violet flower color: White and Blue
African Violet leaf color: Green
Bushy Bluestem flower color: Cream, Green and White
- Bushy Bluestem leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of African Violet and Bushy Bluestem
Care of African Violet and Bushy Bluestem include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. African Violet pruning is done Requires extensive pruning and Bushy Bluestem pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer African Violet 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.