Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen, Grass
Origin
Southeastern Asia, China
Mexico
Types
Not available
Otatea acuminata ssp. acuminata, Otatea acuminata ssp. aztecorum, Otatea acuminata 'Dwarf'
Habitat
tropical environments, Tropical regions
Subtropical climates, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-12
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
10 - 7
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 9, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Weeping
Flower Color
White, Pink, Magenta
Non Flowering Plant
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Purple, Black
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Not Available
Tolerances
Shade areas
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings, Softwood cuttings
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water
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
Prune every year, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Aphids, Mealybugs
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
None
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Not Available
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Reduce Bruises
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Dysmenorrhea, Gout, Rheumatism, Rheumatoid arthritis
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Root, Whole plant
Whole plant
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
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ARDISIA humilis
OTATEA acuminata
Common Name
Ardisia, low shoebutton
Clumping Bamboo, Mexican Weeping Bamboo
In Hindi
Ardisia
मैक्सिकन बांस
In German
Ardisia
Mexican Bambus
In French
Ardisia
Bamboo mexicaine
In Spanish
Ardisia
bambú mexicana
In Greek
Ardisia
Μεξικού μπαμπού
In Portuguese
Ardisia
Bamboo Mexican
In Polish
Ardisia
Mexican Bamboo
In Latin
Ardisia
Mexicanus Bamboo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Family
Myrsinaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Myrsinoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Ardisia and Mexican Bamboo
Season and care of Ardisia and Mexican Bamboo is important to know. While considering everything about Ardisia and Mexican Bamboo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ardisia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mexican Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Ardisia is Loam and for Mexican Bamboo is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ardisia is Acidic, Neutral and for Mexican Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral.
Ardisia and Mexican Bamboo Physical Information
Ardisia and Mexican Bamboo physical information is very important for comparison. Ardisia height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Mexican Bamboo height is 240.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Ardisia and Mexican Bamboo are as follows:
Ardisia flower color: White, Pink and Magenta
Ardisia leaf color: Dark Green
Mexican Bamboo flower color: Non Flowering Plant
- Mexican Bamboo leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Care of Ardisia and Mexican Bamboo
Care of Ardisia and Mexican Bamboo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ardisia pruning is done Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mexican Bamboo pruning is done Prune every year, Prune to control growth and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Ardisia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mexican Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.