Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Grass
Origin
Not Available
Europe, Asia
Types
Not available
Blue Oat grass
Habitat
Loamy soils, Rocky areas, Sandhills
Cropland, gardens, Grassland, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
4-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Tan, Brown
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Grass like
Plant Season
Not Available
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Summer
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Not Available
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
Does not require lot of watering, Water occasionally
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Not Available
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Not Available
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
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Invasive
Not Available
No
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Asthma, Itchy eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
Arthritis, Headache, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Used as a nutritious food item
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Bedding Plant, Feature Plant, Groundcover
Botanical Name
Pachycereus pringlei
ARRHENATHERUM
Common Name
Cardon, Mexican giant cardon, elephant cactus
Oatgrass
In German
Cardon
Ährengras
In French
Cardon
Folle avoine
In Spanish
Cardon
oat Grass
In Greek
Cardon
βρώμη Grass
In Portuguese
Cardon
aveia-
In Polish
Cardon
Owies trawa
In Latin
Cardon
oat Grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Poales
Genus
Pachycereus
Danthonia
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Pachycereeae
Aveneae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Danthonioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Cardon and Oatgrass
Wondering what are the properties of Cardon and Oatgrass? We provide you with everything About Cardon and Oatgrass. Cardon has thorns and Oatgrass doesn't have thorns. Also Cardon does not have fragrant flowers. Cardon has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Oatgrass 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 Oatgrass and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Cardon and Oatgrass
Season and care of Cardon and Oatgrass is important to know. While considering everything about Cardon and Oatgrass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cardon season is Not Available and Oatgrass season is Not Available. The type of soil for Cardon is Not Available and for Oatgrass is Loam while the PH of soil for Cardon is Not Available and for Oatgrass is Acidic, Neutral.
Cardon and Oatgrass Physical Information
Cardon and Oatgrass physical information is very important for comparison. Cardon height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Oatgrass height is 20.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Cardon and Oatgrass are as follows:
Cardon flower color: White
Cardon leaf color: Not Available
Oatgrass flower color: Brown
- Oatgrass leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Cardon and Oatgrass
Care of Cardon and Oatgrass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cardon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Oatgrass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Cardon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Oatgrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.