Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
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Types
Nolina microcarpa, Nolina texana
Minneola, Nova, Orlando
Habitat
Desert, Foot Hills, High elevation, Upland, Woodlands
Hillside, Low Elevation
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
9-11
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Orange, Orange Red
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
reseeds
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Water once every two or three weeks
Requires 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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Anxiety, Depression, High blood cholestrol, High blood pressure, Pain, Stress
Itchiness, Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
-
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for animals, Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Abdominal Disease, Digestion problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Animal Feed
Added to salads
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
NOLINA microcarpa
CITRUS x tangelo
Common Name
Sacahuista, Palmilla
Tangelo
In Hindi
Bear Grass
Tangelo
In German
Bärn-Gras
Minneola (Zitrusfrucht)
In French
ours Herbe
Tangelo
In Spanish
Hierba de oso
Tangelo
In Greek
αρκούδα Grass
Tangelo
In Portuguese
bear Grass
fruta cítrica formada pelo cruzamento de pomelo e tangerina
In Polish
miś Trawa
Tangelo
In Latin
herbas ferunt
Tangelo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Streptophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Sapindales
Family
Liliaceae
Rutaceae
Genus
Nolina Michx
Citrus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Nolinoideae
Aurantioideae
Properties of Bear Grass and Tangelo
Wondering what are the properties of Bear Grass and Tangelo? We provide you with everything About Bear Grass and Tangelo. Bear Grass doesn't have thorns and Tangelo 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 Tangelo 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 Tangelo and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bear Grass and Tangelo
Season and care of Bear Grass and Tangelo is important to know. While considering everything about Bear Grass and Tangelo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bear Grass season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Tangelo season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bear Grass is Loam, Sand and for Tangelo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bear Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tangelo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bear Grass and Tangelo Physical Information
Bear Grass and Tangelo physical information is very important for comparison. Bear Grass height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm whereas Tangelo height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Bear Grass and Tangelo are as follows:
Bear Grass flower color: White and Green
Bear Grass leaf color: Yellow green
Tangelo flower color: White
- Tangelo leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Bear Grass and Tangelo
Care of Bear Grass and Tangelo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bear Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tangelo 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 Tangelo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.