Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Southwestern United States, Texas, Mexico
North America, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Foxtail muhly, Devils Canyon muhly, alkali muhly
Not Available
Habitat
High elevation, Hillside, Slopes
low mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
8-10
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 7
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Not Available
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Pink, Purple, White
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown, White
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Blue Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Gray Green, Tan
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Succulent
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Not Available
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering, Water every 3 weeks until the root ball is wet
Needs very little water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Grass Cuttting and pruning up to 5cm, Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, EDTA iron
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial soft rot, bees, Fungal Diseases, Mealy bugs, Scale, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Showy Fruit
Yes
Not Available
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Insects
Allergy
Pollen
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Removes dandruff, Skin inflammation, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
antimicrobial, Cardiac, High blood pressure, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers, Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
MUHLENBERGIA emersleyi
Trichocereus pachanoi
Common Name
Bull Grass
Trichocereus
In Hindi
Bull Grass
Trichocereus
In German
Bull Grass
Trichocereus
In French
Bull Herbe
Trichocereus
In Spanish
Bull Hierba
Trichocereus
In Greek
Δελτίο Grass
Trichocereus
In Portuguese
touro grama
Trichocereus
In Polish
Bull Trawa
Trichocereus
In Latin
Bull Grass
Trichocereus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Caryophyllales
Genus
Muhlenbergia
Echinopsis
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Eragrostideae
Trichocereeae
Subfamily
Chloridoideae
Cactoideae
Properties of Bull Grass and Trichocereus
Wondering what are the properties of Bull Grass and Trichocereus? We provide you with everything About Bull Grass and Trichocereus. Bull Grass doesn't have thorns and Trichocereus doesn't have thorns. Also Bull Grass does not have fragrant flowers. Bull Grass has allergic reactions like Pollen and Trichocereus has allergic reactions like Pollen. 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 Bull Grass and Trichocereus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bull Grass and Trichocereus
Season and care of Bull Grass and Trichocereus is important to know. While considering everything about Bull Grass and Trichocereus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bull Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Trichocereus season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bull Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Trichocereus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bull Grass is Acidic, Neutral and for Trichocereus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bull Grass and Trichocereus Physical Information
Bull Grass and Trichocereus physical information is very important for comparison. Bull Grass height is 45.72 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Trichocereus height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Bull Grass and Trichocereus are as follows:
Bull Grass flower color: Pink, Purple and White
Bull Grass leaf color: Light Green and Blue Green
Trichocereus flower color: White
- Trichocereus leaf color: Not Available
Care of Bull Grass and Trichocereus
Care of Bull Grass and Trichocereus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bull Grass pruning is done Grass Cuttting and pruning up to 5cm, Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Trichocereus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bull Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Trichocereus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.