Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean, Central America
World/Pandemic
Types
Broomsedge Bluestem, Broomsedge
Rhynchostylis gigantea (Red), Rhynchostylis gigantea (Chang Ply type)
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
ditches, Grassland, Moist Ditches, Moist Soils, Roadsides
Coastal Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
13-15
AHS Heat Zone
10 - 5
12-10
Sunset Zone
H1, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Cream, Green, White
White, Lavender, Violet, Plum
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green
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
Long Linear
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Root Division, Seedlings
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Water Deeply
Keep ground moist, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize once a week in winter
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Not Available, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Beautification, Bouquets, 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
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Oil is used for aromatherapy
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, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ANDROPOGON glomeratus
RHYNCHOSTYLIS gigantea
Common Name
Bushy Beardgrass, Bushy Bluestem, Bushy Broom Grass
Orchid, Rhynchostylis
In Hindi
Bushy Bluestem plant
कोपु फूल
In German
Bushy Bluestem Pflanze
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
In French
plante buissonnante Bluestem
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
In Spanish
planta arbustiva andropogon
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
In Greek
φυτό θαμνώδη BLUESTEM
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
In Portuguese
planta arbustiva Bluestem
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
In Polish
Krzaczaste Bluestem roślin
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
In Latin
Bushy bluestem herba
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Asparagales
Family
Poaceae
Orchidaceae
Genus
Andropogon
Rhynchostylis
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Andropogoneae
Not Available
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Bushy Bluestem and Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Season and care of Bushy Bluestem and Rhynchostylis Gigantea is important to know. While considering everything about Bushy Bluestem and Rhynchostylis Gigantea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bushy Bluestem season is Fall and Winter and Rhynchostylis Gigantea season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bushy Bluestem is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Rhynchostylis Gigantea is Not Available while the PH of soil for Bushy Bluestem is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Rhynchostylis Gigantea is Not Available.
Bushy Bluestem and Rhynchostylis Gigantea Physical Information
Bushy Bluestem and Rhynchostylis Gigantea physical information is very important for comparison. Bushy Bluestem height is 120.00 cm and width 75.00 cm whereas Rhynchostylis Gigantea height is 40.60 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Bushy Bluestem and Rhynchostylis Gigantea are as follows:
Bushy Bluestem flower color: Cream, Green and White
Bushy Bluestem leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Rhynchostylis Gigantea flower color: White, Lavender, Violet and Plum
- Rhynchostylis Gigantea leaf color: Green
Care of Bushy Bluestem and Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Care of Bushy Bluestem and Rhynchostylis Gigantea 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 Rhynchostylis Gigantea pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Bushy Bluestem needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Rhynchostylis Gigantea needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.