Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Asia
Mexico
Types
not available
Not available
Habitat
Grassland
Subtropical climates, subtropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
12, 13
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Needle like
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
root cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Moderate
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune to control growth
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Requires high amount of nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Mites
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Asthma, conjunctivitis, Rhinitis
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for insects, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Nutritive
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Seeds
Other Uses
cultivated as pasture or hay crop, Food for animals, Food for insects
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Feature Plant, Groundcover
Container, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ALOPECURUS
Araucaria angustifolia
Common Name
Foxtail Grass
candelabra tree, Parana pine, Brazilian pine
In Hindi
Foxtail Grass
candelabra
In German
Foxtail Grass
Kandelaber
In French
Foxtail Grass
candélabre
In Spanish
Hierba de cola de zorra
Candelabra
In Greek
αλωπέκουρου Grass
μανουάλια
In Portuguese
grama de foxtail
Candelabra
In Polish
ber trawy
świeczniki
In Latin
panicum Grass
candelabra
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Poaceae
Araucariaceae
Genus
Alopecurus
Araucaria
Clade
Not Available
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Foxtail Grass and Candelabra
Wondering what are the properties of Foxtail Grass and Candelabra? We provide you with everything About Foxtail Grass and Candelabra. Foxtail Grass doesn't have thorns and Candelabra doesn't have thorns. Also Foxtail Grass does not have fragrant flowers. Foxtail Grass has allergic reactions like Asthma, conjunctivitis and Rhinitis and Candelabra has allergic reactions like Asthma, conjunctivitis and Rhinitis. 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 Foxtail Grass and Candelabra and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Foxtail Grass and Candelabra
Season and care of Foxtail Grass and Candelabra is important to know. While considering everything about Foxtail Grass and Candelabra Care, growing season is an essential factor. Foxtail Grass season is Summer and Fall and Candelabra season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Foxtail Grass is Loam and for Candelabra is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Foxtail Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Candelabra is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Foxtail Grass and Candelabra Physical Information
Foxtail Grass and Candelabra physical information is very important for comparison. Foxtail Grass height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Candelabra height is 490.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Foxtail Grass and Candelabra are as follows:
Foxtail Grass flower color: White
Foxtail Grass leaf color: Purple and Dark Green
Candelabra flower color: White
- Candelabra leaf color: Not Available
Care of Foxtail Grass and Candelabra
Care of Foxtail Grass and Candelabra include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Foxtail Grass pruning is done Prune to control growth and Candelabra pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Foxtail Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Candelabra needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.