Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean, Central America
Mediterranean, Western Asia
Types
Broomsedge Bluestem, Broomsedge
Adriatic Fig, Brown Turkey Fig, King Fig
Habitat
ditches, Grassland, Moist Ditches, Moist Soils, Roadsides
Mountain Slopes, Tropical regions, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
6-10
Sunset Zone
H1, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Cream, Green, White
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Yellow green, Bronze
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gold, Tan, Bronze
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Root Division, Seedlings
Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Water Deeply
Needs watering once a week, Requires regular watering
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune when young
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize in early spring, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Birds, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Birds, Rats
Allergy
Not Available
Diarrhea, Throat itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
For treating wrinkles, Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Provides ground cover, Wildlife
Agroforestry, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Acne, Anemia, Asthma, constipation, Diabetes, Liver problems
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Culinary use, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
ANDROPOGON glomeratus
FICUS carica 'Kadota'
Common Name
Bushy Beardgrass, Bushy Bluestem, Bushy Broom Grass
Fig, Kadota Fig
In Hindi
Bushy Bluestem plant
अंजीर
In German
Bushy Bluestem Pflanze
Feige
In French
plante buissonnante Bluestem
figue
In Spanish
planta arbustiva andropogon
higo
In Greek
φυτό θαμνώδη BLUESTEM
Σύκο
In Portuguese
planta arbustiva Bluestem
Figura
In Polish
Krzaczaste Bluestem roślin
Figa
In Latin
Bushy bluestem herba
Fig
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Andropogoneae
Ficeae
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Bushy Bluestem and Kadota Fig
Season and care of Bushy Bluestem and Kadota Fig is important to know. While considering everything about Bushy Bluestem and Kadota Fig Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bushy Bluestem season is Fall and Winter and Kadota Fig season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bushy Bluestem is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Kadota Fig is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bushy Bluestem is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Kadota Fig is Acidic, Neutral.
Bushy Bluestem and Kadota Fig Physical Information
Bushy Bluestem and Kadota Fig physical information is very important for comparison. Bushy Bluestem height is 120.00 cm and width 75.00 cm whereas Kadota Fig height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Bushy Bluestem and Kadota Fig are as follows:
Bushy Bluestem flower color: Cream, Green and White
Bushy Bluestem leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Kadota Fig flower color: Green
- Kadota Fig leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Bushy Bluestem and Kadota Fig
Care of Bushy Bluestem and Kadota Fig 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 Kadota Fig pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness and Prune when young. In summer Bushy Bluestem needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kadota Fig needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.