Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America
Caribbean, Central America
Types
Gymnocalycium alboareolatum , Gymnocalycium amerhauseri , Gymnocalycium andreae
Broomsedge Bluestem, Broomsedge
Habitat
Desert, Semi desert
ditches, Grassland, Moist Ditches, Moist Soils, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
10 - 5
Sunset Zone
13,21,22,23,24
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
creamy white, Light Pink, Not Available, Pink
Cream, Green, White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Not Available
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gray Green, Yellow green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Gold, Tan, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Not Applicable
Grass like
Plant Season
All year
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Sand, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Sandy
Average
Bloom Time
All year
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Offsets
Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
Keep ground moist, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Dry
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No need to prune
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mealy bugs, Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Mealybugs
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Unknown
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ornamental use
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Provides ground cover, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Seeds
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Showy Tree
Container, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
GYMNOCALYCIUM
ANDROPOGON glomeratus
Common Name
Chin Cactus
Bushy Beardgrass, Bushy Bluestem, Bushy Broom Grass
In Hindi
Gymnocalycium
Bushy Bluestem plant
In German
Gymnocalycium
Bushy Bluestem Pflanze
In French
Gymnocalycium
plante buissonnante Bluestem
In Spanish
Gymnocalycium
planta arbustiva andropogon
In Greek
Gymnocalycium
φυτό θαμνώδη BLUESTEM
In Portuguese
Gymnocalycium
planta arbustiva Bluestem
In Polish
Gymnocalycium
Krzaczaste Bluestem roślin
In Latin
Gymnocalycium
Bushy bluestem herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Cyperales
Genus
Gymnocalycium
Andropogon
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Trichocereeae
Andropogoneae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Panicoideae
Season and Care of Gymnocalycium and Bushy Bluestem
Season and care of Gymnocalycium and Bushy Bluestem is important to know. While considering everything about Gymnocalycium and Bushy Bluestem Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gymnocalycium season is All year and Bushy Bluestem season is All year. The type of soil for Gymnocalycium is Sand, Sandy and for Bushy Bluestem is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Gymnocalycium is Neutral and for Bushy Bluestem is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Gymnocalycium and Bushy Bluestem Physical Information
Gymnocalycium and Bushy Bluestem physical information is very important for comparison. Gymnocalycium height is 12.50 cm and width 8.00 cm whereas Bushy Bluestem height is 120.00 cm and width 75.00 cm. The color specification of Gymnocalycium and Bushy Bluestem are as follows:
Gymnocalycium flower color: creamy white, Light Pink, Not Available and Pink
Gymnocalycium leaf color: Green and Not Available
Bushy Bluestem flower color: Cream, Green and White
- Bushy Bluestem leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Gymnocalycium and Bushy Bluestem
Care of Gymnocalycium and Bushy Bluestem include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gymnocalycium pruning is done No need to prune and Bushy Bluestem pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Gymnocalycium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bushy Bluestem needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
