Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Annual
Origin
South America
Mediterranean
Types
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Chamaecrista fasciculata Greene fasciculata, Chamaecrista fasciculata Greene macrosperma
Habitat
Homesteads, Screen Cottage and Informal Garden, Woodlands
Dry areas, Open areas, Upland sand prairies, Upland savannas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White, Red
White, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Burgundy
Green, Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Burgundy
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Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Burgundy
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Burgundy
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Long and slender with very sharp edges
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
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
Needs more water during establishment, Water deeply about once a week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Neutral
Soil Type
Moist but well drained, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Indirect sunlight, Partial shade
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
Pests and diseases free
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Nausia, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
-
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
-
Dried heads are used in floristry, Food for animals, Food for insects
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Houseplant, Informal Garden
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
Bromeliad
Chamaecrista fasciculata
Common Name
Bromeliad
Sleeping Plant, prairie partridge pea, showy partridge pea, prairie senna, large-flowered sensitive-pea,dwarf cassia, partridge pea senna, locust weed,golden cassia
In Hindi
Bromeliad
Partridge Pea
In German
Bromeliad
Partridge Pea
In French
Bromeliad
Partridge Pea
In Spanish
Bromeliad
Partridge Pea
In Greek
Bromeliad
πέρδικα μπιζέλι
In Portuguese
Bromeliad
Partridge Pea
In Polish
Bromeliad
Partridge Pea
In Latin
Bromeliad
Partridge Pea
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Bromeliales
Fabales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Aechmea
Chamaecrista
Clade
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Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Bromeliad and Partridge Pea
Season and care of Bromeliad and Partridge Pea is important to know. While considering everything about Bromeliad and Partridge Pea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bromeliad season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Partridge Pea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bromeliad is Sand and for Partridge Pea is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bromeliad is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Partridge Pea is Neutral.
Bromeliad and Partridge Pea Physical Information
Bromeliad and Partridge Pea physical information is very important for comparison. Bromeliad height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Partridge Pea height is 30.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Bromeliad and Partridge Pea are as follows:
Bromeliad flower color: White and Red
Bromeliad leaf color: Light Green and Burgundy
Partridge Pea flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
- Partridge Pea leaf color: Green, Sea Green and Gray Green
Care of Bromeliad and Partridge Pea
Care of Bromeliad and Partridge Pea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bromeliad pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Partridge Pea pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bromeliad needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Partridge Pea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.