Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin, Southwestern United States
United States, Southeastern United States
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
riparian zones, Semi desert, Upland
Cold Regions, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
6-10
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14
H1, H2, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
White, Light Yellow, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
creamy white
Dark Red, Brown, Sienna
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblanceolate , Ovate
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
Needs small amount of 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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Cut back old stems to the ground, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
can go long without fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Cold climate, Frost
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Not Available, Rabbits, Small mammals
Allergy
Unknown
drowsiness, Scratches
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
bank hedging, Ornamental use
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Ethnobotanic
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, cholesterol-lowering
Aging, Frostbite
Part of Plant Used
Twigs
Leaves
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
Application in Handicrafts, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
BACCHARIS 'Centennial'
RHAPIDOPHYLLUM hystrix
Common Name
desert broom , broom baccharis , greasewood
Needle Palm, Porcupine plant
In Hindi
desert broom
सुई ताड़
In German
Wüste Besen
Nadel -Palme
In French
desert broom
palmier aiguille
In Spanish
escoba del desierto
palmera aguja
In Greek
desert broom
βελόνα φοίνικα
In Portuguese
vassoura do deserto
palmeira agulha
In Polish
desert broom
Igła palma
In Latin
desert broom
acus palma
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Arecaceae
Genus
Baccharis
Rhapidophyllum
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Not Available
Coryphoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Desert Broom and Needle Palm
Season and care of Desert Broom and Needle Palm is important to know. While considering everything about Desert Broom and Needle Palm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Desert Broom season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Needle Palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Desert Broom is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Needle Palm is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Desert Broom is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Needle Palm is Acidic, Neutral.
Desert Broom and Needle Palm Physical Information
Desert Broom and Needle Palm physical information is very important for comparison. Desert Broom height is 60.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Needle Palm height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Desert Broom and Needle Palm are as follows:
Desert Broom flower color: White
Desert Broom leaf color: Green
Needle Palm flower color: White, Light Yellow and Lavender
- Needle Palm leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Desert Broom and Needle Palm
Care of Desert Broom and Needle Palm 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 Needle Palm pruning is done Prune to control growth, 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 Needle Palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.