Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Tender Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Texas, Canada, Mexico
Southeastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
meadows, Prairies, Riverbanks, Roadsides, Woods
Rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-7
10-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Purple
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Burgundy, Bronze
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Sandy Brown
White, Yellow, Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Spade shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Full Sun
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Medium
Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
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, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
No serious insect or disease problems
Plant Tolerance
Not Found
Drought, Full Sun
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Bark
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Ants, Bees, Flies, Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Poisonous, poisonous if ingested, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin Problems
Edible Uses
Insignificant
No
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Insect Bites
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Fruits, Leaves, Sap, Stem
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Food for animals
Food for animals, Food for insects, Leaves are used as mosquito repellent
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Wildflower
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
ANDROPOGON gerardii
Alocasia brisbanensis
Common Name
Big Bluestem, Turkey Foot
Alocasia, Elephant Ear, native lily, cunjevoi
In Hindi
Big Bluestem grass
Alocasia
In German
Große Bartgras
Alocasia
In French
Barbon de Gérard herbe
Alocasia
In Spanish
hierba andropogon grande
Alocasia
In Greek
Big BLUESTEM γρασίδι
Alocasia
In Portuguese
Vetiver grande grama
Alocasia
In Polish
Big Bluestem trawa
Alocasia
In Latin
Big bluestem herba
Aglaonema
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lillosida
Liliopsida
Genus
Andropogon
Alocasia
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Colocasieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Aroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Big Bluestem and Alocasia
Season and care of Big Bluestem and Alocasia is important to know. While considering everything about Big Bluestem and Alocasia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Big Bluestem season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Alocasia season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Big Bluestem is Loam, Sand and for Alocasia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Big Bluestem is Neutral, Alkaline and for Alocasia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Big Bluestem and Alocasia Physical Information
Big Bluestem and Alocasia physical information is very important for comparison. Big Bluestem height is 38.10 cm and width 152.40 cm whereas Alocasia height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Big Bluestem and Alocasia are as follows:
Big Bluestem flower color: Purple
Big Bluestem leaf color: Green
Alocasia flower color: White and Green
- Alocasia leaf color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Blue Green and Dark Green
Care of Big Bluestem and Alocasia
Care of Big Bluestem and Alocasia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Big Bluestem pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Alocasia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Big Bluestem needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Alocasia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.