Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Grass
Origin
North America, South America, Brazil
Caribbean, Central America
Types
Peanut cactus
Broomsedge Bluestem, Broomsedge
Habitat
Desert, Sandy areas, Semi desert
ditches, Grassland, Moist Ditches, Moist Soils, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
10 - 5
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Rose
Cream, Green, White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Orange Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Gray Green, Yellow green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Gold, Tan, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Grass like
Plant Season
Not Available
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Rocky Soil
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Water once every two or three weeks, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
Keep ground moist, Water Deeply
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, fertilize in summer, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Scale
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Rocky Soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Skin cuts
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility, Very little waste
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Provides ground cover, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Heals minor burns, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Wounds
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Seeds
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ECHINOPSIS
ANDROPOGON glomeratus
Common Name
Hedgehog Cactus, Sea urchin cactus
Bushy Beardgrass, Bushy Bluestem, Bushy Broom Grass
In Hindi
हाथी कैक्टस
Bushy Bluestem plant
In German
Igel Kaktus
Bushy Bluestem Pflanze
In French
hérisson cactus
plante buissonnante Bluestem
In Spanish
cactus de erizo
planta arbustiva andropogon
In Greek
κάκτος σκαντζόχοιρος
φυτό θαμνώδη BLUESTEM
In Portuguese
hedgehog cactus
planta arbustiva Bluestem
In Polish
jeż kaktus
Krzaczaste Bluestem roślin
In Latin
cactus
Bushy bluestem herba
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Cyperales
Genus
Echinopsis
Andropogon
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Trichocereeae
Andropogoneae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Panicoideae
Season and Care of Echinopsis and Bushy Bluestem
Season and care of Echinopsis and Bushy Bluestem is important to know. While considering everything about Echinopsis and Bushy Bluestem Care, growing season is an essential factor. Echinopsis season is Not Available and Bushy Bluestem season is Not Available. The type of soil for Echinopsis is Loam, Sand and for Bushy Bluestem is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Echinopsis is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bushy Bluestem is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Echinopsis and Bushy Bluestem Physical Information
Echinopsis and Bushy Bluestem physical information is very important for comparison. Echinopsis height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Bushy Bluestem height is 120.00 cm and width 75.00 cm. The color specification of Echinopsis and Bushy Bluestem are as follows:
Echinopsis flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange and Rose
Echinopsis leaf color: Not Available
Bushy Bluestem flower color: Cream, Green and White
- Bushy Bluestem leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Echinopsis and Bushy Bluestem
Care of Echinopsis and Bushy Bluestem include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Echinopsis pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Bushy Bluestem pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Echinopsis needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Bushy Bluestem needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.