Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Caribbean, Central America, South America, Brazil
Types
Nolina microcarpa, Nolina texana
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Habitat
Desert, Foot Hills, High elevation, Upland, Woodlands
Subtropical climates, subtropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
10-15
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Green
Ivory, Gray
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Magenta, Violet
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Cuneate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Water once every two or three weeks
Does not require regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Anxiety, Depression, High blood cholestrol, High blood pressure, Pain, Stress
Asthma
Edible Uses
Insignificant
No
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for animals, Provides ground cover
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Wood
Other Uses
Animal Feed
Used for woodware, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
NOLINA microcarpa
TRIPLARIS americana
Common Name
Sacahuista, Palmilla
Ant Stick, Macaw, St. Mary's Stick
In Hindi
Bear Grass
Macaw
In Spanish
Hierba de oso
guacamayo
In Greek
αρκούδα Grass
μακώ
In Portuguese
bear Grass
arara
In Latin
herbas ferunt
Ara
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Caryophyllales
Family
Liliaceae
Polygonaceae
Genus
Nolina Michx
Triplaris
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Properties of Bear Grass and Macaw
Wondering what are the properties of Bear Grass and Macaw? We provide you with everything About Bear Grass and Macaw. Bear Grass doesn't have thorns and Macaw doesn't have thorns. Also Bear Grass does not have fragrant flowers. Bear Grass has allergic reactions like Anxiety, Depression, High blood cholestrol, High blood pressure, Pain and Stress and Macaw has allergic reactions like Anxiety, Depression, High blood cholestrol, High blood pressure, Pain and Stress. 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 Bear Grass and Macaw and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bear Grass and Macaw
Season and care of Bear Grass and Macaw is important to know. While considering everything about Bear Grass and Macaw Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bear Grass season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Macaw season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bear Grass is Loam, Sand and for Macaw is Loam while the PH of soil for Bear Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Macaw is Acidic, Neutral.
Bear Grass and Macaw Physical Information
Bear Grass and Macaw physical information is very important for comparison. Bear Grass height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm whereas Macaw height is 1,220.00 cm and width 550.00 cm. The color specification of Bear Grass and Macaw are as follows:
Bear Grass flower color: White and Green
Bear Grass leaf color: Yellow green
Macaw flower color: Ivory and Gray
- Macaw leaf color: Green
Care of Bear Grass and Macaw
Care of Bear Grass and Macaw include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bear Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Macaw pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bear Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Macaw needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.