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About Broomsedge and Haworthia


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Perennial   

Type
Succulent   
Grass   

Origin
Southern Africa   
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas   

Types
not available   
Virginia water horehound   

Habitat
Alpine Meadows, Tropical Climate   
Along Railroads, Barren waste areas, Hill prairies, Mined land, Pastures, Roadsides, Rocky glades, Sandy areas, Upland, Upland clay prairies, Upland sand prairies, Upland sandy savannas, Upland savannas, Upland soils   

USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available   
5-8   

AHS Heat Zone
Not Available   
9 - 1   

Sunset Zone
Not Available   
Not Available   

Habit
Rosette/Stemless   
Clump-Forming   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
Not Available   
60.96 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
Not Available   
30.48 cm   
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Not Available   
Not Available   

Flower Color Modifier
Not Available   
Bicolor   

Fruit Color
Not Available   
Not Available   

Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available   
Green   

Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available   
Light Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available   
Orange, Tan, Brown   

Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available   
Tan, Sandy Brown   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Rosette   
Grass like   

Thorns
Not Available   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Not Available   
Summer, Fall, Winter   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   

Growth Rate
Not Available   
Fast   

Type of Soil
Not Available   
Loam, Sand   

The pH of Soil
Not Available   
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   

Soil Drainage
Not Available   
Well drained   

Bloom Time
Not Available   
Early Fall, Fall   

Repeat Bloomer
Not Available   
No   

Tolerances
Not Available   
Pollution, Drought   

Care

Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot   
Ground   

How to Plant?
vegetative cuttings   
Divison, Root Division, Seedlings   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Needs less watering   
Average Water Needs, Medium   

In Summer
Lots of watering   
Lots of watering   

In Spring
Moderate   
Moderate   

In Winter
Average Water   
Average Water   

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Not Available   
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   

Soil Type
Not Available   
Loam, Sand   

Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available   
Well drained   

Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   

Pruning
No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves   
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves   

Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   

Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Root rot   
Red blotch   

Plant Tolerance
Not Available   
Drought   

Facts

Flowers
Not Available   
Insignificant   

Flower Petal Number
Not Available   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
Not Available   
No   

Edible Fruit
Not Available   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
Not Available   
No   

Fragrant Fruit
Not Available   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
Not Available   
No   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available   
No   

Showy Foliage
Not Available   
Yes   

Showy Bark
No   
No   

Foliage Texture
Bold   
Fine   

Foliage Sheen
Not Available   
Matte   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
Not Available   
Sometimes   

Self-Sowing
Not Available   
Yes   

Attracts
Not Available   
Birds, Butterflies   

Allergy
Not Available   
Pollen   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc., Used for making hedges   
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose   

Beauty Benefits
Not Available   
Not Available   

Edible Uses
No   
Insignificant   

Environmental Uses
Air purification   
Air purification, Food for birds, Wildlife   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Not Available   
Back pain, Diarrhea, Frostbite, Itching, Piles, Sore Eyes, Sore throat   

Part of Plant Used
Leaves   
Root, Seeds, Stem   

Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant   
Cattle Fodder, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant   

Used As Indoor Plant
Yes   
No   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Not Available   
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
HAWORTHIA   
ANDROPOGON virginicus   

Common Name
Haworthia   
Broomsedge, Broomsedge Bluestem   

In Hindi
Echeveria   
Broomsedge grass   

In German
Haworthia   
broomsedge Gras   

In French
Haworthia   
broomsedge herbe   

In Spanish
Haworthia   
hierba Broomsedge   

In Greek
Echeveria   
Broomsedge γρασίδι   

In Portuguese
Haworthia   
Broomsedge grama   

In Polish
Haworsja   
Broomsedge trawy   

In Latin
Chaoorthia   
Broomsedge herba   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Not Available   
Liliopsida   

Order
Asparagales   
Cyperales   

Family
Liliaceae   
Poaceae   

Genus
Haworthia   
Andropogon   

Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots   
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots   

Tribe
Not Available   
Andropogoneae   

Subfamily
Asphodeloideae   
Panicoideae   

Number of Species
151   
99+
Not Available   

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Properties of Haworthia and Broomsedge

Wondering what are the properties of Haworthia and Broomsedge? We provide you with everything About Haworthia and Broomsedge. Haworthia doesn't have thorns and Broomsedge doesn't have thorns. Also Haworthia does not have fragrant flowers. Haworthia has allergic reactions like Not Available and Broomsedge has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Haworthia and Broomsedge and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Haworthia and Broomsedge

Season and care of Haworthia and Broomsedge is important to know. While considering everything about Haworthia and Broomsedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Haworthia season is Not Available and Broomsedge season is Not Available. The type of soil for Haworthia is Not Available and for Broomsedge is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Haworthia is Not Available and for Broomsedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Haworthia and Broomsedge Physical Information

Haworthia and Broomsedge physical information is very important for comparison. Haworthia height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Broomsedge height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm. The color specification of Haworthia and Broomsedge are as follows:

Care of Haworthia and Broomsedge

Care of Haworthia and Broomsedge include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Haworthia pruning is done No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Broomsedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Haworthia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Broomsedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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