Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Types
Virginia water horehound
Not Available
Habitat
Along Railroads, Barren waste areas, Hill prairies, Mined land, Pastures, Roadsides, Rocky glades, Sandy areas, Upland, Upland clay prairies, Upland sand prairies, Upland sandy savannas, Upland savannas, Upland soils
Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
12-15
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Yellow, Gold, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Tan, Brown
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Sandy Brown
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Long Elliptic
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Cold climate, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Root Division, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Do not water frequently, Medium, Never Over-water, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Pollen
Avoid during Pregnancy
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin and hair
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Wildlife
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Back pain, Diarrhea, Frostbite, Itching, Piles, Sore Eyes, Sore throat
Cough, Fever, Immunity, tuberculosis, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds, Stem
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
ANDROPOGON virginicus
DENDROBIUM farmeri
Common Name
Broomsedge, Broomsedge Bluestem
Dendrobium, Farmer's Dendrobium, Sentinel Orchid
In Hindi
Broomsedge grass
Dendrobium
In German
broomsedge Gras
Dendrobium
In French
broomsedge herbe
Dendrobium
In Spanish
hierba Broomsedge
dendrobium
In Greek
Broomsedge γρασίδι
Dendrobium
In Portuguese
Broomsedge grama
dendrobium
In Polish
Broomsedge trawy
Dendrobium
In Latin
Broomsedge herba
dendrobium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Asparagales
Family
Poaceae
Orchidaceae
Genus
Andropogon
Dendrobium
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Andropogoneae
Podochileae
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Epidendroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Broomsedge and Dendrobium
Season and care of Broomsedge and Dendrobium is important to know. While considering everything about Broomsedge and Dendrobium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broomsedge season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Dendrobium season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Broomsedge is Loam, Sand and for Dendrobium is Not Available while the PH of soil for Broomsedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dendrobium is Acidic, Neutral.
Broomsedge and Dendrobium Physical Information
Broomsedge and Dendrobium physical information is very important for comparison. Broomsedge height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm whereas Dendrobium height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Broomsedge and Dendrobium are as follows:
Broomsedge flower color: Not Available
Broomsedge leaf color: Green
Dendrobium flower color: White, Yellow, Gold and Light Pink
- Dendrobium leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Broomsedge and Dendrobium
Care of Broomsedge and Dendrobium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broomsedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dendrobium pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Broomsedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dendrobium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.