Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Central America
North America, United States, Western United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Brassia allenii, Brassia caudata, Brassia cochleata
Not Available
Habitat
Coastal Regions
Open Plains, Prairies
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
3-9
Sunset Zone
H2
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green, Gold, Plum, Sienna
Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Purple, Blue Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Grass like
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
Average Water Needs, Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Not Available
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
Occasional light liquid fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought, Pollution
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies, Flying insects
Allergy
Not Available
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Hay fever, Pollen, Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Cuts
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Seeds, Whole plant
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
BRASSIA arcuigera
BOUTELOUA gracilis 'Blonde Ambition'
Common Name
Arching Brassia, Arching Spider Orchid, Orchid
Blonde Ambition Blue Grama Grass, Blue Grama Grass
In Hindi
Arching Brassia plant
Blue Grama Grass
In German
Arching Brassia Pflanze
Blau Grama Grass
In French
plante Arching Brassia
Boutelou gracieux
In Spanish
planta de arqueo Brassia
Azul Grama Grass
In Greek
φυτό κύρτωση Brassia
Μπλε Grama Grass
In Portuguese
planta arqueamento Brassia
Azul Grama Grama
In Polish
Wyginając Brassia roślin
Niebieski Grama Trawa
In Latin
Curva Brassia herba
Blue Grama Grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Lilopsida
Order
Asparagales
Cyperales
Family
Orchidaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Cymbidieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Arching Brassia and Blue Grama Grass
Wondering what are the properties of Arching Brassia and Blue Grama Grass? We provide you with everything About Arching Brassia and Blue Grama Grass. Arching Brassia doesn't have thorns and Blue Grama Grass doesn't have thorns. Also Arching Brassia does not have fragrant flowers. Arching Brassia has allergic reactions like Not Available and Blue Grama Grass has allergic reactions like Not Available. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Arching Brassia and Blue Grama Grass and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Arching Brassia and Blue Grama Grass
Season and care of Arching Brassia and Blue Grama Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Arching Brassia and Blue Grama Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Arching Brassia season is Summer and Fall and Blue Grama Grass season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Arching Brassia is Not Available and for Blue Grama Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Arching Brassia is Not Available and for Blue Grama Grass is Neutral, Alkaline.
Arching Brassia and Blue Grama Grass Physical Information
Arching Brassia and Blue Grama Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Arching Brassia height is 50.80 cm and width 66.04 cm whereas Blue Grama Grass height is 91.44 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Arching Brassia and Blue Grama Grass are as follows:
Arching Brassia flower color: Light Yellow, Yellow green, Gold, Plum and Sienna
Arching Brassia leaf color: Green
Blue Grama Grass flower color: Blue Violet
- Blue Grama Grass leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Arching Brassia and Blue Grama Grass
Care of Arching Brassia and Blue Grama Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Arching Brassia pruning is done No pruning needed and Blue Grama Grass pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Arching Brassia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Blue Grama Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.