Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin, South America
Europe, Asia
Types
not available
not available
Habitat
Homesteads, Screen Cottage and Informal Garden, Woodlands
Grassland
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Red
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Burgundy
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Burgundy
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Burgundy
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Burgundy
Tan
Leaf Shape
Long and slender with very sharp edges
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Corms or bulbs, From Rhizomes, Rhizome division
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Moderate
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Moist but well drained, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Indirect sunlight, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to control growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
Unknown
Asthma, conjunctivitis, Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Food for insects, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Whole plant
Other Uses
Not Available
cultivated as pasture or hay crop, Food for animals, Food for insects
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Houseplant, Informal Garden
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Bromeliad
ALOPECURUS pratensis
Common Name
Bromeliad
Meadow Foxtail
In Hindi
Bromeliad
Meadow Foxtail
In German
Bromeliad
Wiesenfuchsschwanz
In French
Bromeliad
vulpin des prés
In Spanish
Bromeliad
pradera de cola de zorra
In Greek
Bromeliad
Meadow Foxtail
In Portuguese
Bromeliad
Meadow Foxtail
In Polish
Bromeliad
łąka ber
In Latin
Bromeliad
meadow Foxtail
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Bromeliales
Cyperales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Bromeliad and Meadow Foxtail
Wondering what are the properties of Bromeliad and Meadow Foxtail? We provide you with everything About Bromeliad and Meadow Foxtail. Bromeliad has thorns and Meadow Foxtail doesn't have thorns. Also Bromeliad does not have fragrant flowers. Bromeliad has allergic reactions like Unknown and Meadow Foxtail has allergic reactions like Unknown. 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 Bromeliad and Meadow Foxtail and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bromeliad and Meadow Foxtail
Season and care of Bromeliad and Meadow Foxtail is important to know. While considering everything about Bromeliad and Meadow Foxtail Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bromeliad season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Meadow Foxtail season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bromeliad is Sand and for Meadow Foxtail is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bromeliad is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Meadow Foxtail is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bromeliad and Meadow Foxtail Physical Information
Bromeliad and Meadow Foxtail physical information is very important for comparison. Bromeliad height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Meadow Foxtail height is 61.00 cm and width 40.60 cm. The color specification of Bromeliad and Meadow Foxtail are as follows:
Bromeliad flower color: White and Red
Bromeliad leaf color: Light Green and Burgundy
Meadow Foxtail flower color: White
- Meadow Foxtail leaf color: Green
Care of Bromeliad and Meadow Foxtail
Care of Bromeliad and Meadow Foxtail include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bromeliad pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Meadow Foxtail pruning is done Prune to control growth. In summer Bromeliad needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Meadow Foxtail needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Moderate.