Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit, Perennial, Tree
Grass
Origin
Africa, Asia, Australia
Caribbean, Central America
Types
Not Available
Broomsedge Bluestem, Broomsedge
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical areas
ditches, Grassland, Moist Ditches, Moist Soils, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
10 - 5
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Non Flowering Plant
Cream, Green, White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Brown, Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red
Gray Green, Yellow green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Red
Gold, Tan, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Broadly Ovate
Grass like
Plant Season
Summer
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
Dry soil
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Keep ground moist, Water Deeply
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Provides ground cover, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Energy, Minerals, ß-carotene, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Seeds
Other Uses
Grown for shade, Used As Food
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit Tree
Container, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Terminalia catappa
ANDROPOGON glomeratus
Common Name
Bengal almond, country almond, false kamani, Indian almond, Malabar almond, sea almond, tropical almond
Bushy Beardgrass, Bushy Bluestem, Bushy Broom Grass
In Hindi
जंगली बादाम
Bushy Bluestem plant
In German
Katappenbaum, Seemandelbaum, Indische Mandel
Bushy Bluestem Pflanze
In French
Badamier
plante buissonnante Bluestem
In Spanish
almendro malabar, almendro de los trópicos, almendrón, falso kamani, Egombegombe
planta arbustiva andropogon
In Greek
Ινδικό αμύγδαλο
φυτό θαμνώδη BLUESTEM
In Portuguese
amêndoa, amendoeira, castanheira, anoz, árvore-de-anoz, castanholeira, coração-de-nego, castanhola, sete-copas, chapéu-de-sol, guarda-sol, terminália, figueira-da-índia
planta arbustiva Bluestem
In Polish
Migdałecznik właściwy
Krzaczaste Bluestem roślin
In Latin
inti almont
Bushy bluestem herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Combretaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Terminilia
Andropogon
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Andropogoneae
Subfamily
Not Available
Panicoideae
Season and Care of Indian Almond and Bushy Bluestem
Season and care of Indian Almond and Bushy Bluestem is important to know. While considering everything about Indian Almond and Bushy Bluestem Care, growing season is an essential factor. Indian Almond season is Summer and Bushy Bluestem season is Summer. The type of soil for Indian Almond is Loam and for Bushy Bluestem is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Indian Almond is Acidic, Neutral and for Bushy Bluestem is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Indian Almond and Bushy Bluestem Physical Information
Indian Almond and Bushy Bluestem physical information is very important for comparison. Indian Almond height is 500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Bushy Bluestem height is 120.00 cm and width 75.00 cm. The color specification of Indian Almond and Bushy Bluestem are as follows:
Indian Almond flower color: Non Flowering Plant
Indian Almond leaf color: Dark Green
Bushy Bluestem flower color: Cream, Green and White
- Bushy Bluestem leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Indian Almond and Bushy Bluestem
Care of Indian Almond and Bushy Bluestem include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Indian Almond pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bushy Bluestem pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Indian Almond needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bushy Bluestem needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.