Chorisia

Broomsedge

About Chorisia and Broomsedge

Chorisia

Broomsedge

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Grass

Origin

South America, Argentina, Brazil

United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas

Types

Chorisia speciosa

Virginia water horehound

Number of Varieties

10-

0 40000

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Habitat

Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

Along Railroads, Barren waste areas, Hill prairies, Mined land, Pastures, Roadsides, Rocky glades, Sandy areas, Upland, Upland clay prairies, Upland sand prairies, Upland sandy savannas, Upland savannas, Upland soils

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-155-8

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-5

9 - 1

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,220.00 cm60.96 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

1,220.00 cm30.48 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Purple, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Ivory

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown, Sandy Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Light Green

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Orange, Tan, Brown

Leaf Color in Winter

Tan, Sandy Brown

Shape

Leaf Shape

Elliptic

Grass like

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Fall, Early Winter

Early Fall, Fall

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Salt

Pollution, Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Grafting, Seedlings

Divison, Root Division, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do not water frequently, Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply

Average Water Needs, Medium

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Butterflies

Allergy

Pollen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Food for birds, Wildlife

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Back pain, Diarrhea, Frostbite, Itching, Piles, Sore Eyes, Sore throat

Part of Plant Used

Seeds, Stem

Root, Seeds, Stem

Other Uses

Used for producing cooking oil, Used in paper industry

Cattle Fodder, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical

Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CHORISIA speciosa

ANDROPOGON virginicus

Common Name

Chorisia, Floss Silk Tree, Silk Floss Tree

Broomsedge, Broomsedge Bluestem

In Hindi

Chorisia

Broomsedge grass

In German

Chorisia

broomsedge Gras

In French

Chorisia

broomsedge herbe

In Spanish

Chorisia

hierba Broomsedge

In Greek

Chorisia

Broomsedge γρασίδι

In Portuguese

Chorisia

Broomsedge grama

In Polish

Chorisia

Broomsedge trawy

In Latin

Chorisia

Broomsedge herba

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Liliopsida

Order

Malvales

Cyperales

Family

Bombacaceae

Poaceae

Genus

Ceiba

Andropogon

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots

Tribe

Andropogoneae

Subfamily

Bombacoideae

Panicoideae

Number of Species

201

1 27800

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Properties of Chorisia and Broomsedge

Wondering what are the properties of Chorisia and Broomsedge? We provide you with everything About Chorisia and Broomsedge. Chorisia has thorns and Broomsedge doesn't have thorns. Also Chorisia does not have fragrant flowers. Chorisia has allergic reactions like and Broomsedge has allergic reactions like . 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 Chorisia and Broomsedge and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Chorisia and Broomsedge

Season and care of Chorisia and Broomsedge is important to know. While considering everything about Chorisia and Broomsedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chorisia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Broomsedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Chorisia is Loam, Sand and for Broomsedge is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chorisia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Broomsedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Chorisia and Broomsedge Physical Information

Chorisia and Broomsedge physical information is very important for comparison. Chorisia height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Broomsedge height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm. The color specification of Chorisia and Broomsedge are as follows:

Chorisia flower color: Purple, Pink, Rose, Burgundy and Ivory
Chorisia leaf color: Green and Light Green
Broomsedge flower color:
Broomsedge leaf color: Green

Care of Chorisia and Broomsedge

Care of Chorisia and Broomsedge include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chorisia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Broomsedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Chorisia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Broomsedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.