Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Grass
Origin
Not Available
North America, United States, Western United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Loamy soils, Rocky areas, Sandhills
Open Plains, Prairies
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
3-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9 - 5
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White
Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Purple, Blue Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Grass like
Plant Season
Not Available
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Not Available
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Summer, Late Summer
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Not Available
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Hardwood Cuttings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Not Available
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Showy Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
No
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Showy Foliage
Not Available
Yes
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Invasive
Not Available
No
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies, Flying insects
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Hay fever, Pollen, Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
Cuts
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Seeds, Whole plant
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Pachycereus pringlei
BOUTELOUA gracilis 'Blonde Ambition'
Common Name
Cardon, Mexican giant cardon, elephant cactus
Blonde Ambition Blue Grama Grass, Blue Grama Grass
In Hindi
Cardon
Blue Grama Grass
In German
Cardon
Blau Grama Grass
In French
Cardon
Boutelou gracieux
In Spanish
Cardon
Azul Grama Grass
In Greek
Cardon
Μπλε Grama Grass
In Portuguese
Cardon
Azul Grama Grama
In Polish
Cardon
Niebieski Grama Trawa
In Latin
Cardon
Blue Grama Grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lilopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Cyperales
Genus
Pachycereus
Bouteloua
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Pachycereeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Not Available
Properties of Cardon and Blue Grama Grass
Wondering what are the properties of Cardon and Blue Grama Grass? We provide you with everything About Cardon and Blue Grama Grass. Cardon has thorns and Blue Grama Grass doesn't have thorns. Also Cardon does not have fragrant flowers. Cardon has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Blue Grama Grass has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Cardon and Blue Grama Grass and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Cardon and Blue Grama Grass
Season and care of Cardon and Blue Grama Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Cardon and Blue Grama Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cardon season is Not Available and Blue Grama Grass season is Not Available. The type of soil for Cardon is Not Available and for Blue Grama Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cardon is Not Available and for Blue Grama Grass is Neutral, Alkaline.
Cardon and Blue Grama Grass Physical Information
Cardon and Blue Grama Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Cardon height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Blue Grama Grass height is 91.44 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Cardon and Blue Grama Grass are as follows:
Cardon flower color: White
Cardon leaf color: Not Available
Blue Grama Grass flower color: Blue Violet
- Blue Grama Grass leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Cardon and Blue Grama Grass
Care of Cardon and Blue Grama Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cardon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Blue Grama Grass pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Cardon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Blue Grama Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.