Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Broadleaf Evergreen, Grass
Types
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Otatea acuminata ssp. acuminata, Otatea acuminata ssp. aztecorum, Otatea acuminata 'Dwarf'
Habitat
Coastal Mountains, Coastal Regions, Hillside, Open Forest, Rocky areas
Subtropical climates, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
9-12
AHS Heat Zone
10-7
10 - 7
Sunset Zone
5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 9, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Weeping
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink
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Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Early Fall
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Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Water Deeply
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water
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
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune every year, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Mealybugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Mealybugs
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Inflammation, Jaundice
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Whole plant
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CEANOTHUS x pallidus
OTATEA acuminata
Common Name
Wild lilac
Clumping Bamboo, Mexican Weeping Bamboo
In Hindi
Ceanothus
मैक्सिकन बांस
In German
Ceanothus
Mexican Bambus
In French
Ceanothus
Bamboo mexicaine
In Spanish
Ceanothus
bambú mexicana
In Greek
Ceanothus
Μεξικού μπαμπού
In Portuguese
Ceanothus
Bamboo Mexican
In Polish
Ceanothus
Mexican Bamboo
In Latin
Ceanothus
Mexicanus Bamboo
Family
Rhamnaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Ceanothus and Mexican Bamboo
Season and care of Ceanothus and Mexican Bamboo is important to know. While considering everything about Ceanothus and Mexican Bamboo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ceanothus season is Summer and Mexican Bamboo season is Summer. The type of soil for Ceanothus is Loam and for Mexican Bamboo is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ceanothus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mexican Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral.
Ceanothus and Mexican Bamboo Physical Information
Ceanothus and Mexican Bamboo physical information is very important for comparison. Ceanothus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Mexican Bamboo height is 240.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Ceanothus and Mexican Bamboo are as follows:
Ceanothus flower color: Pink and Light Pink
Ceanothus leaf color: Dark Green
Mexican Bamboo flower color:
- Mexican Bamboo leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Care of Ceanothus and Mexican Bamboo
Care of Ceanothus and Mexican Bamboo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ceanothus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mexican Bamboo pruning is done Prune every year, Prune to control growth and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Ceanothus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mexican Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.