Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Tender Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin, Southwestern United States
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
riparian zones, Semi desert, Upland
Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14
Not Available
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Reddish Plum
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
creamy white
Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblanceolate , Ovate
Long Barbed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Not Available
Growth Rate
Slow
Not Available
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Not Available
Bloom Time
Spring
Not Available
Repeat Bloomer
No
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Leaf Cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Not Available
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
fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Fungal Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
No
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Showy Foliage
No
Not Available
Showy Bark
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Self-Sowing
No
Not Available
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Insects
Allergy
Unknown
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Borders, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, cholesterol-lowering
Cough
Part of Plant Used
Twigs
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
Fibre
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover
Hedges
Botanical Name
BACCHARIS 'Centennial'
BROMELIA
Common Name
desert broom , broom baccharis , greasewood
Heart-of-Flame
In Hindi
desert broom
Heart-of-flame
In German
Wüste Besen
Herz -of -Flame
In French
desert broom
Coeur-de- flamme
In Spanish
escoba del desierto
Corazón de la llama
In Greek
desert broom
Καρδιά - of- Φλόγα
In Portuguese
vassoura do deserto
Coração -de- Chama
In Polish
desert broom
Heart- of- Płomień
In Latin
desert broom
Cor - de - flamma
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Astereae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Bromelioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Desert Broom and Heart of Flame
Wondering what are the properties of Desert Broom and Heart of Flame? We provide you with everything About Desert Broom and Heart of Flame. Desert Broom doesn't have thorns and Heart of Flame doesn't have thorns. Also Desert Broom does not have fragrant flowers. Desert Broom has allergic reactions like Unknown and Heart of Flame has allergic reactions like Unknown. 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 Desert Broom and Heart of Flame and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Desert Broom and Heart of Flame
Season and care of Desert Broom and Heart of Flame is important to know. While considering everything about Desert Broom and Heart of Flame Care, growing season is an essential factor. Desert Broom season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Heart of Flame season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Desert Broom is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Heart of Flame is Not Available while the PH of soil for Desert Broom is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Heart of Flame is Not Available.
Desert Broom and Heart of Flame Physical Information
Desert Broom and Heart of Flame physical information is very important for comparison. Desert Broom height is 60.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Heart of Flame height is 150.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Desert Broom and Heart of Flame are as follows:
Desert Broom flower color: White
Desert Broom leaf color: Green
Heart of Flame flower color: Reddish Plum
- Heart of Flame leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Desert Broom and Heart of Flame
Care of Desert Broom and Heart of Flame 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 Heart of Flame 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 Heart of Flame needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.