Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen, Grass
Perennial
Types
Otatea acuminata ssp. acuminata, Otatea acuminata ssp. aztecorum, Otatea acuminata 'Dwarf'
Not available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, tropical environments
Forests, meadows, Pastures, Prairies, savannahs, Woodland edges
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
8-10
AHS Heat Zone
10 - 7
10-6
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 9, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Weeping
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Non Flowering Plant
White, Lemon yellow, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Yellow green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Alternate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune every year, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Requires high amount of nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealybugs
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Mealybugs
Bugs, Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Skin irritation
Abdominal pain, Anxiety, Inflammation, Low blood pressure
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Skin irritation, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Windbreak
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Eczema, Menstrual Cramps, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, deer resistant, Edible seed
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical
Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
OTATEA acuminata
OENOTHERA mexicana
Common Name
Clumping Bamboo, Mexican Weeping Bamboo
pinkladies, pink evening primrose, showy evening primrose, Mexican primrose, and amapola.
In Hindi
मैक्सिकन बांस
Mexican primrose
In German
Mexican Bambus
Rosa Nachtkerze
In French
Bamboo mexicaine
Mexican primrose
In Spanish
bambú mexicana
Primrose mexicana
In Greek
Μεξικού μπαμπού
Μεξικού Primrose
In Portuguese
Bamboo Mexican
Mexican Primrose
In Polish
Mexican Bamboo
Mexican Primrose
In Latin
Mexicanus Bamboo
Mexicanus Primrose
Phylum
Not Available
Tracheophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Onagraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Onagreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Onagroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Mexican Bamboo and Mexican primrose
Season and care of Mexican Bamboo and Mexican primrose is important to know. While considering everything about Mexican Bamboo and Mexican primrose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mexican Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mexican primrose season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mexican Bamboo is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Mexican primrose is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mexican Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral and for Mexican primrose is Neutral, Alkaline.
Mexican Bamboo and Mexican primrose Physical Information
Mexican Bamboo and Mexican primrose physical information is very important for comparison. Mexican Bamboo height is 240.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Mexican primrose height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Mexican Bamboo and Mexican primrose are as follows:
Mexican Bamboo flower color: Non Flowering Plant
Mexican Bamboo leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Mexican primrose flower color: White, Lemon yellow and Light Pink
- Mexican primrose leaf color: Green
Care of Mexican Bamboo and Mexican primrose
Care of Mexican Bamboo and Mexican primrose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mexican Bamboo pruning is done Prune every year, Prune to control growth and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Mexican primrose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Mexican Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mexican primrose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.