Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean, Central America
South America
Types
Broomsedge Bluestem, Broomsedge
Gymnocalycium alboareolatum , Gymnocalycium amerhauseri , Gymnocalycium andreae
Habitat
ditches, Grassland, Moist Ditches, Moist Soils, Roadsides
Desert, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-12
AHS Heat Zone
10 - 5
12-1
Sunset Zone
H1, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
13,21,22,23,24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Cream, Green, White
creamy white, Light Pink, Not Available, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green, Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Yellow green, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gold, Tan, Bronze
Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Not Applicable
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Sand, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Sandy
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
All year
Tolerances
Not Available
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Root Division, Seedlings
Offsets
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Water Deeply
Do not water excessively
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Dry
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No need to prune
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Mealy bugs, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Ants, Mealybugs
Allergy
Not Available
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ornamental use
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Provides ground cover, Wildlife
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration 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
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Showy Tree
Botanical Name
ANDROPOGON glomeratus
GYMNOCALYCIUM
Common Name
Bushy Beardgrass, Bushy Bluestem, Bushy Broom Grass
Chin Cactus
In Hindi
Bushy Bluestem plant
Gymnocalycium
In German
Bushy Bluestem Pflanze
Gymnocalycium
In French
plante buissonnante Bluestem
Gymnocalycium
In Spanish
planta arbustiva andropogon
Gymnocalycium
In Greek
φυτό θαμνώδη BLUESTEM
Gymnocalycium
In Portuguese
planta arbustiva Bluestem
Gymnocalycium
In Polish
Krzaczaste Bluestem roślin
Gymnocalycium
In Latin
Bushy bluestem herba
Gymnocalycium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Caryophyllales
Genus
Andropogon
Gymnocalycium
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Andropogoneae
Trichocereeae
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Cactoideae
Season and Care of Bushy Bluestem and Gymnocalycium
Season and care of Bushy Bluestem and Gymnocalycium is important to know. While considering everything about Bushy Bluestem and Gymnocalycium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bushy Bluestem season is Fall and Winter and Gymnocalycium season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bushy Bluestem is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Gymnocalycium is Sand, Sandy while the PH of soil for Bushy Bluestem is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Gymnocalycium is Neutral.
Bushy Bluestem and Gymnocalycium Physical Information
Bushy Bluestem and Gymnocalycium physical information is very important for comparison. Bushy Bluestem height is 120.00 cm and width 75.00 cm whereas Gymnocalycium height is 12.50 cm and width 8.00 cm. The color specification of Bushy Bluestem and Gymnocalycium are as follows:
Bushy Bluestem flower color: Cream, Green and White
Bushy Bluestem leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Gymnocalycium flower color: creamy white, Light Pink, Not Available and Pink
- Gymnocalycium leaf color: Green and Not Available
Care of Bushy Bluestem and Gymnocalycium
Care of Bushy Bluestem and Gymnocalycium 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 Gymnocalycium pruning is done No need to prune. In summer Bushy Bluestem needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Gymnocalycium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.