Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Japan
Types
Nolina microcarpa, Nolina texana
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Habitat
Desert, Foot Hills, High elevation, Upland, Woodlands
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Shady Edge, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
7-9
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Green
White, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
-
Black, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Water once every two or three weeks
Needs less 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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
8-8-8, Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilize in early to mid-summer, fertilize in spring, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Canker, Galls, Petal blight, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Anxiety, Depression, High blood cholestrol, High blood pressure, Pain, Stress
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Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Skin inflammation
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for animals, Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant, Astringent, Emollient, neuroprotective
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Animal Feed
For making oil, Medicinal oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as an insecticide, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
NOLINA microcarpa
CAMELLIA sasanqua
Common Name
Sacahuista, Palmilla
Sasanqua, Sasanqua camellia
In Hindi
Bear Grass
sasanqua
In German
Bärn-Gras
sasanqua
In French
ours Herbe
sasanqua
In Spanish
Hierba de oso
sasanqua
In Greek
αρκούδα Grass
sasanqua
In Portuguese
bear Grass
Sasankya
In Polish
miś Trawa
Sasankya
In Latin
herbas ferunt
Sasankya
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Theaceae
Genus
Nolina Michx
Camellia
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Bear Grass and Sasanqua
Wondering what are the properties of Bear Grass and Sasanqua? We provide you with everything About Bear Grass and Sasanqua. Bear Grass doesn't have thorns and Sasanqua 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 Sasanqua 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 Sasanqua and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bear Grass and Sasanqua
Season and care of Bear Grass and Sasanqua is important to know. While considering everything about Bear Grass and Sasanqua Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bear Grass season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sasanqua season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bear Grass is Loam, Sand and for Sasanqua is Loam while the PH of soil for Bear Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sasanqua is Acidic, Neutral.
Bear Grass and Sasanqua Physical Information
Bear Grass and Sasanqua physical information is very important for comparison. Bear Grass height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm whereas Sasanqua height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Bear Grass and Sasanqua are as follows:
Bear Grass flower color: White and Green
Bear Grass leaf color: Yellow green
Sasanqua flower color: White and Gold
- Sasanqua leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Bear Grass and Sasanqua
Care of Bear Grass and Sasanqua include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bear Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sasanqua pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bear Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sasanqua needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.