Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean, Central America
Japan
Types
Broomsedge Bluestem, Broomsedge
Metroxylon sagu,Cycas rumphii, Cycas rumphii,
Habitat
ditches, Grassland, Moist Ditches, Moist Soils, Roadsides
Cliffs, Rocky areas, shaded fields, shores
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
8-15
AHS Heat Zone
10 - 5
12-6
Sunset Zone
H1, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Cream, Green, White
Gold, Sandy Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Yellow green, Bronze
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gold, Tan, Bronze
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Circular
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Root Division, Seedlings
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Water Deeply
Keep the Soil well drained, Medium, 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
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
Prune to stimulate growth, Prune twice a year
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
fungus, Rust aphids, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
gastro-intestinal problems, Liver disease, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Beautification, Decorating walls, Landscape Designing, 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
Astringent, Cancer, Diuretic, Expectorant, treating tumours
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Leaves, Seeds, Shoots
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
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, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
ANDROPOGON glomeratus
CYCAS revoluta
Common Name
Bushy Beardgrass, Bushy Bluestem, Bushy Broom Grass
King Sago, Sago Palm
In Hindi
Bushy Bluestem plant
साबूदाना पाम
In German
Bushy Bluestem Pflanze
Palmfarn
In French
plante buissonnante Bluestem
Sago Palm
In Spanish
planta arbustiva andropogon
palma de sagú
In Greek
φυτό θαμνώδη BLUESTEM
φοίνικα σάγου
In Portuguese
planta arbustiva Bluestem
Sago palma
In Polish
Krzaczaste Bluestem roślin
Sago Palm
In Latin
Bushy bluestem herba
sago Palmarum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Cycadophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Cycadopsida
Order
Cyperales
Cycadales
Family
Poaceae
Cycadaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Andropogoneae
Not Available
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Bushy Bluestem and Sago Palm
Season and care of Bushy Bluestem and Sago Palm is important to know. While considering everything about Bushy Bluestem and Sago Palm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bushy Bluestem season is Fall and Winter and Sago Palm season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bushy Bluestem is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sago Palm is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bushy Bluestem is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sago Palm is Acidic, Neutral.
Bushy Bluestem and Sago Palm Physical Information
Bushy Bluestem and Sago Palm physical information is very important for comparison. Bushy Bluestem height is 120.00 cm and width 75.00 cm whereas Sago Palm height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Bushy Bluestem and Sago Palm are as follows:
Bushy Bluestem flower color: Cream, Green and White
Bushy Bluestem leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Sago Palm flower color: Gold and Sandy Brown
- Sago Palm leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Bushy Bluestem and Sago Palm
Care of Bushy Bluestem and Sago Palm 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 Sago Palm pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth and Prune twice a year. In summer Bushy Bluestem needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sago Palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.