Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Origin
Hybrid origin, Southwestern United States
Hybrid origin, South America
Types
Not Available
not available
Habitat
riparian zones, Semi desert, Upland
Homesteads, Screen Cottage and Informal Garden, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
9-11
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White
White, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
creamy white
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green, Burgundy
Leaf Shape
Oblanceolate , Ovate
Long and slender with very sharp edges
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Corms or bulbs, From Rhizomes, Rhizome division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
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
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Moist but well drained, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Indirect sunlight, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut back old stems to the ground, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
can go long without fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Sometimes
None
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, cholesterol-lowering
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Twigs
Not Available
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover
Houseplant, Informal Garden
Botanical Name
BACCHARIS 'Centennial'
Bromeliad
Common Name
desert broom , broom baccharis , greasewood
Bromeliad
In Hindi
desert broom
Bromeliad
In German
Wüste Besen
Bromeliad
In French
desert broom
Bromeliad
In Spanish
escoba del desierto
Bromeliad
In Greek
desert broom
Bromeliad
In Portuguese
vassoura do deserto
Bromeliad
In Polish
desert broom
Bromeliad
In Latin
desert broom
Bromeliad
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asterales
Bromeliales
Family
Asteraceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Astereae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Desert Broom and Bromeliad
Season and care of Desert Broom and Bromeliad is important to know. While considering everything about Desert Broom and Bromeliad Care, growing season is an essential factor. Desert Broom season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bromeliad season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Desert Broom is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bromeliad is Sand while the PH of soil for Desert Broom is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bromeliad is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Desert Broom and Bromeliad Physical Information
Desert Broom and Bromeliad physical information is very important for comparison. Desert Broom height is 60.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Bromeliad height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Desert Broom and Bromeliad are as follows:
Desert Broom flower color: White
Desert Broom leaf color: Green
Bromeliad flower color: White and Red
- Bromeliad leaf color: Light Green and Burgundy
Care of Desert Broom and Bromeliad
Care of Desert Broom and Bromeliad include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Desert Broom pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bromeliad pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Desert Broom needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bromeliad needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.