Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Grass
Origin
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
North America, United States, Western United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Bromelia agavifolia, Bromelia alsodes, Bromelia alta
Not Available
Habitat
Hills, Lowland, Rocky areas, Thickets
Open Plains, Prairies
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
3-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9 - 5
Sunset Zone
Not Available
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Not Available
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Not Available
Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Not Available
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Fast
Type of Soil
Not Available
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Summer, Late Summer
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply
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
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Not Available
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
Apply N-P-K, fertilize in fall, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Showy Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
No
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Showy Foliage
Not Available
Yes
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies, Flying insects
Allergy
Scratches, Skin cuts
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Hay fever, Pollen, Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Cuts
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Seeds, Whole plant
Other Uses
Cordage, ropes, Fibre
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
BROMELIA pinguin
BOUTELOUA gracilis 'Blonde Ambition'
Common Name
Heart-of-Flame, Maya, Pinuela
Blonde Ambition Blue Grama Grass, Blue Grama Grass
In Hindi
bromelia pinguin plant
Blue Grama Grass
In German
Bromelia Pinguin -Anlage
Blau Grama Grass
In French
plante Bromelia Pinguin
Boutelou gracieux
In Spanish
planta Bromelia Pinguin
Azul Grama Grass
In Greek
φυτό Bromelia Pinguin
Μπλε Grama Grass
In Portuguese
planta Caraguatá
Azul Grama Grama
In Polish
Bromelia Pinguin roślin
Niebieski Grama Trawa
In Latin
Commelina pinguin herba
Blue Grama Grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Lilopsida
Order
Bromeliales
Cyperales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Bromelia Pinguin and Blue Grama Grass
Wondering what are the properties of Bromelia Pinguin and Blue Grama Grass? We provide you with everything About Bromelia Pinguin and Blue Grama Grass. Bromelia Pinguin doesn't have thorns and Blue Grama Grass doesn't have thorns. Also Bromelia Pinguin does not have fragrant flowers. Bromelia Pinguin has allergic reactions like Scratches and Skin cuts and Blue Grama Grass has allergic reactions like Scratches and Skin cuts. 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 Bromelia Pinguin and Blue Grama Grass and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bromelia Pinguin and Blue Grama Grass
Season and care of Bromelia Pinguin and Blue Grama Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Bromelia Pinguin and Blue Grama Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bromelia Pinguin season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Blue Grama Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bromelia Pinguin is Not Available and for Blue Grama Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bromelia Pinguin is Not Available and for Blue Grama Grass is Neutral, Alkaline.
Bromelia Pinguin and Blue Grama Grass Physical Information
Bromelia Pinguin and Blue Grama Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Bromelia Pinguin height is 100.00 cm and width 2.54 cm whereas Blue Grama Grass height is 91.44 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Bromelia Pinguin and Blue Grama Grass are as follows:
Bromelia Pinguin flower color: Not Available
Bromelia Pinguin leaf color: Not Available
Blue Grama Grass flower color: Blue Violet
- Blue Grama Grass leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Bromelia Pinguin and Blue Grama Grass
Care of Bromelia Pinguin and Blue Grama Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bromelia Pinguin pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Blue Grama Grass pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Bromelia Pinguin 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.