Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
South America, Brazil
North America, United States, Western United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Warmer regions
Open Plains, Prairies
USDA Hardiness Zone
13-15
3-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Burgundy, Ivory
Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Purple, Blue Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Not Available
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs, Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Not Available
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Not Available
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies, Flying insects
Allergy
Not Available
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Hay fever, Pollen, Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Cuts
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Seeds, Whole plant
Other Uses
Not Available
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CATASETUM barbatum
BOUTELOUA gracilis 'Blonde Ambition'
Common Name
Bearded Catasetum Orchid, Orchid
Blonde Ambition Blue Grama Grass, Blue Grama Grass
In Hindi
bearded catasetum
Blue Grama Grass
In German
bärtigen catasetum
Blau Grama Grass
In French
catasetum barbu
Boutelou gracieux
In Spanish
Catasetum barbudo
Azul Grama Grass
In Greek
γενειοφόρος catasetum
Μπλε Grama Grass
In Portuguese
catasetum barbudo
Azul Grama Grama
In Polish
brodaty catasetum
Niebieski Grama Trawa
In Latin
Volunt barbati Catasetum
Blue Grama Grass
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Lilopsida
Order
Orchidales
Cyperales
Family
Orchidaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Catasetum
Bouteloua
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Cymbidieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Not Available
Properties of Bearded Catasetum and Blue Grama Grass
Wondering what are the properties of Bearded Catasetum and Blue Grama Grass? We provide you with everything About Bearded Catasetum and Blue Grama Grass. Bearded Catasetum doesn't have thorns and Blue Grama Grass doesn't have thorns. Also Bearded Catasetum does not have fragrant flowers. Bearded Catasetum has allergic reactions like Not Available and Blue Grama 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 Bearded Catasetum and Blue Grama Grass and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bearded Catasetum and Blue Grama Grass
Season and care of Bearded Catasetum and Blue Grama Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Bearded Catasetum and Blue Grama Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bearded Catasetum season is Spring and Summer and Blue Grama Grass season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Bearded Catasetum is Not Available and for Blue Grama Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bearded Catasetum is Not Available and for Blue Grama Grass is Neutral, Alkaline.
Bearded Catasetum and Blue Grama Grass Physical Information
Bearded Catasetum and Blue Grama Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Bearded Catasetum height is 35.50 cm and width 40.60 cm whereas Blue Grama Grass height is 91.44 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Bearded Catasetum and Blue Grama Grass are as follows:
Bearded Catasetum flower color: Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Burgundy and Ivory
Bearded Catasetum leaf color: Not Available
Blue Grama Grass flower color: Blue Violet
- Blue Grama Grass leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Bearded Catasetum and Blue Grama Grass
Care of Bearded Catasetum and Blue Grama Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bearded Catasetum pruning is done Not Available and Blue Grama Grass pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Bearded Catasetum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Blue Grama Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.