Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Japan
Caribbean, Central America
Types
Not Available
Broomsedge Bluestem, Broomsedge
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Forest margins, Roadsides, Terrestrial
ditches, Grassland, Moist Ditches, Moist Soils, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 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
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Not Available
Cream, Green, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Burgundy
Gray Green, Yellow green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Burgundy
Gold, Tan, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
Wet Site
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Spores
Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Shape and thin as needed
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
Mealybugs
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Provides ground cover, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Blood disorders
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Buds
Seeds
Other Uses
Culinary use
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Dried Flower, Everlasting, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ARACHNIODES simplicior
ANDROPOGON glomeratus
Common Name
Indian holly fern
Bushy Beardgrass, Bushy Bluestem, Bushy Broom Grass
In Hindi
भारतीय होली फर्न
Bushy Bluestem plant
In German
Indische Stechpalme Fern
Bushy Bluestem Pflanze
In French
houx indienne Fern
plante buissonnante Bluestem
In Spanish
India acebo helecho
planta arbustiva andropogon
In Greek
Ινδική ιερά Fern
φυτό θαμνώδη BLUESTEM
In Portuguese
Indiana holly Fern
planta arbustiva Bluestem
In Polish
Indyjski Holly Fern
Krzaczaste Bluestem roślin
In Latin
Latin Fern
Bushy bluestem herba
Phylum
Pteridophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pteridopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Dryopteridales
Cyperales
Family
Dryopteridaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Arachniodes
Andropogon
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Andropogoneae
Subfamily
Not Available
Panicoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Indian Holly Fern and Bushy Bluestem
Season and care of Indian Holly Fern and Bushy Bluestem is important to know. While considering everything about Indian Holly Fern and Bushy Bluestem Care, growing season is an essential factor. Indian Holly Fern season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bushy Bluestem season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Indian Holly Fern is Clay, Loam and for Bushy Bluestem is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Indian Holly Fern is Neutral and for Bushy Bluestem is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Indian Holly Fern and Bushy Bluestem Physical Information
Indian Holly Fern and Bushy Bluestem physical information is very important for comparison. Indian Holly Fern height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Bushy Bluestem height is 120.00 cm and width 75.00 cm. The color specification of Indian Holly Fern and Bushy Bluestem are as follows:
Indian Holly Fern flower color: Not Available
Indian Holly Fern leaf color: Dark Green
Bushy Bluestem flower color: Cream, Green and White
- Bushy Bluestem leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Indian Holly Fern and Bushy Bluestem
Care of Indian Holly Fern and Bushy Bluestem include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Indian Holly Fern pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Shape and thin as needed and Bushy Bluestem pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Indian Holly Fern 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.