Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Central America, South America
Europe, Asia
Types
Not Available
Blue Oat grass
Habitat
Subtropical climates
Cropland, gardens, Grassland, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
4-9
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
Not Available
Sunset Zone
9, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow
Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Gold, Black
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Tan, Brown
Leaf Shape
Oval
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Does not require lot of watering, Water occasionally
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
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
Weevils
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Oral Allergy
Asthma, Itchy eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antidepressant, Detoxification, Digestive, Improve heart health, osteoporosis
Arthritis, Headache, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as a nutritious food item
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Feature Plant, Groundcover
Botanical Name
PERSEA americana 'Stewart'( Mexican Strain)
ARRHENATHERUM
Common Name
Avocado, Mexican Avocado
Oatgrass
In Hindi
Mexican Avocado
जई घास
In German
Mexican Avocado
Ährengras
In French
Mexican Avocado
Folle avoine
In Spanish
Mexican Avocado
oat Grass
In Greek
Mexican Avocado
βρώμη Grass
In Portuguese
Mexican Avocado
aveia-
In Polish
Mexican Avocado
Owies trawa
In Latin
Mexican Avocado
oat Grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Aveneae
Subfamily
Not Available
Danthonioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Mexican Avocado and Oatgrass
Wondering what are the properties of Mexican Avocado and Oatgrass? We provide you with everything About Mexican Avocado and Oatgrass. Mexican Avocado doesn't have thorns and Oatgrass doesn't have thorns. Also Mexican Avocado does not have fragrant flowers. Mexican Avocado has allergic reactions like Oral Allergy and Oatgrass has allergic reactions like Oral Allergy. 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 Mexican Avocado and Oatgrass and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Mexican Avocado and Oatgrass
Season and care of Mexican Avocado and Oatgrass is important to know. While considering everything about Mexican Avocado and Oatgrass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mexican Avocado season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Oatgrass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mexican Avocado is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Oatgrass is Loam while the PH of soil for Mexican Avocado is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Oatgrass is Acidic, Neutral.
Mexican Avocado and Oatgrass Physical Information
Mexican Avocado and Oatgrass physical information is very important for comparison. Mexican Avocado height is 910.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Oatgrass height is 20.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Mexican Avocado and Oatgrass are as follows:
Mexican Avocado flower color: White and Yellow
Mexican Avocado leaf color: Dark Green
Oatgrass flower color: Brown
- Oatgrass leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Mexican Avocado and Oatgrass
Care of Mexican Avocado and Oatgrass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mexican Avocado pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Oatgrass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Mexican Avocado needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Oatgrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.