Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Grass
Tender Perennial
Origin
Caribbean, Central America
Not Available
Types
Broomsedge Bluestem, Broomsedge
Aechmea caudata
Aechmea covata
Aechmea orlandiana
Aechmea recurvata
Aechmea 'Suenos'
Aechmea winkleri
Habitat
ditches, Grassland, Moist Ditches, Moist Soils, Roadsides
gardens, Grassland, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
10 - 5
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Not Available
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Cream, Green, White
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Yellow green, Bronze
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Gold, Tan, Bronze
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Oval
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Not Available
Growth Rate
Medium
Not Available
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Average
Not Available
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Not Available
Repeat Bloomer
No
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Root Division, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Water Deeply
Do not water frequently, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Not Available
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Showy Fruit
Yes
Not Available
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
No
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Showy Foliage
No
Not Available
Showy Bark
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Invasive
Sometimes
Not Available
Self-Sowing
Yes
Not Available
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Dermititis
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Provides ground cover, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Not Available
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Not Available
Botanical Name
ANDROPOGON glomeratus
AECHMEA pabstii
Common Name
Bushy Beardgrass, Bushy Bluestem, Bushy Broom Grass
Aechmea, Bromeliad
In Hindi
Bushy Bluestem plant
Aechmea
In German
Bushy Bluestem Pflanze
Aechmea
In French
plante buissonnante Bluestem
Aechmea
In Spanish
planta arbustiva andropogon
Aechmea
In Greek
φυτό θαμνώδη BLUESTEM
Αιχμέα
In Portuguese
planta arbustiva Bluestem
Aechmea
In Polish
Krzaczaste Bluestem roślin
Aechmea
In Latin
Bushy bluestem herba
Aechmea
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Andropogoneae
Bromelieae
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Bromelioideae
Season and Care of Bushy Bluestem and Aechmea
Season and care of Bushy Bluestem and Aechmea is important to know. While considering everything about Bushy Bluestem and Aechmea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bushy Bluestem season is Fall and Winter and Aechmea season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bushy Bluestem is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Aechmea is Not Available while the PH of soil for Bushy Bluestem is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Aechmea is Not Available.
Bushy Bluestem and Aechmea Physical Information
Bushy Bluestem and Aechmea physical information is very important for comparison. Bushy Bluestem height is 120.00 cm and width 75.00 cm whereas Aechmea height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Bushy Bluestem and Aechmea are as follows:
Bushy Bluestem flower color: Cream, Green and White
Bushy Bluestem leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Aechmea flower color: Not Available
- Aechmea leaf color: Not Available
Care of Bushy Bluestem and Aechmea
Care of Bushy Bluestem and Aechmea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bushy Bluestem pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Aechmea pruning is done Requires little pruning. In summer Bushy Bluestem needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Aechmea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.