Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Grass
Origin
Southeastern Asia, China
North America, United States, Southwestern United States, Texas, Mexico
Types
Not available
Foxtail muhly, Devils Canyon muhly, alkali muhly
Habitat
tropical environments, Tropical regions
High elevation, Hillside, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
7-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12 - 7
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Pink, Magenta
Pink, Purple, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Purple, Black
Brown, White
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Tan
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Shade areas
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings, Softwood cuttings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Needs less watering, Water every 3 weeks until the root ball is wet
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Grass Cuttting and pruning up to 5cm, Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, EDTA iron
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Reduce Bruises
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Dysmenorrhea, Gout, Rheumatism, Rheumatoid arthritis
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Root, Whole plant
Not Available
Other Uses
Food for insects
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ARDISIA humilis
MUHLENBERGIA emersleyi
Common Name
Ardisia, low shoebutton
Bull Grass
In Hindi
Ardisia
Bull Grass
In German
Ardisia
Bull Grass
In French
Ardisia
Bull Herbe
In Spanish
Ardisia
Bull Hierba
In Greek
Ardisia
Δελτίο Grass
In Portuguese
Ardisia
touro grama
In Polish
Ardisia
Bull Trawa
In Latin
Ardisia
Bull Grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Primulales
Cyperales
Family
Myrsinaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Ardisia
Muhlenbergia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Eragrostideae
Subfamily
Myrsinoideae
Chloridoideae
Properties of Ardisia and Bull Grass
Wondering what are the properties of Ardisia and Bull Grass? We provide you with everything About Ardisia and Bull Grass. Ardisia doesn't have thorns and Bull Grass doesn't have thorns. Also Ardisia does not have fragrant flowers. Ardisia has allergic reactions like Not Available and Bull 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 Ardisia and Bull Grass and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Ardisia and Bull Grass
Season and care of Ardisia and Bull Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Ardisia and Bull Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ardisia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bull Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Ardisia is Loam and for Bull Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ardisia is Acidic, Neutral and for Bull Grass is Acidic, Neutral.
Ardisia and Bull Grass Physical Information
Ardisia and Bull Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Ardisia height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Bull Grass height is 45.72 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Ardisia and Bull Grass are as follows:
Ardisia flower color: White, Pink and Magenta
Ardisia leaf color: Dark Green
Bull Grass flower color: Pink, Purple and White
- Bull Grass leaf color: Light Green and Blue Green
Care of Ardisia and Bull Grass
Care of Ardisia and Bull Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ardisia pruning is done Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bull Grass pruning is done Grass Cuttting and pruning up to 5cm, Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Ardisia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bull Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.