Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen, Grass
Grass
Origin
Mexico
Southeastern United States, California, Caribbean
Types
Otatea acuminata ssp. acuminata, Otatea acuminata ssp. aztecorum, Otatea acuminata 'Dwarf'
Grass
Habitat
Subtropical climates, tropical environments
marshes, Swamps, Tropical Climate
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
8-11
AHS Heat Zone
10 - 7
12 - 9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 9, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Weeping
Mat-forming
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Fin-shaped Tufts
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Plugs, Sod, Sprigs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, 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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Skin irritation
Congestion, Itchiness, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Windbreak
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
-
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used in lawns and turf
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical
Lawns and Turf
Botanical Name
OTATEA acuminata
STENOTAPHRUM secundatum
Common Name
Clumping Bamboo, Mexican Weeping Bamboo
Softleaf Buffalo Grass, St. Augustine Grass
In Hindi
मैक्सिकन बांस
St. Augustine Grass
In German
Mexican Bambus
St. Augustine Grass
In French
Bamboo mexicaine
St. Augustine Grass
In Spanish
bambú mexicana
St. Augustine Grass
In Greek
Μεξικού μπαμπού
St. Augustine Grass
In Portuguese
Bamboo Mexican
St. Augustine Grass
In Polish
Mexican Bamboo
St. Augustine Grass
In Latin
Mexicanus Bamboo
St. Augustine Grass
Genus
Otatea
Stenotaphrum
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Mexican Bamboo and St. Augustine Grass
Season and care of Mexican Bamboo and St. Augustine Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Mexican Bamboo and St. Augustine Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mexican Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and St. Augustine Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mexican Bamboo is Clay, Loam, Sand and for St. Augustine Grass is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mexican Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral and for St. Augustine Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Mexican Bamboo and St. Augustine Grass Physical Information
Mexican Bamboo and St. Augustine Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Mexican Bamboo height is 240.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas St. Augustine Grass height is 760.00 cm and width 15.00 cm. The color specification of Mexican Bamboo and St. Augustine Grass are as follows:
Mexican Bamboo flower color:
Mexican Bamboo leaf color: Green and Yellow green
St. Augustine Grass flower color:
- St. Augustine Grass leaf color: Green
Care of Mexican Bamboo and St. Augustine Grass
Care of Mexican Bamboo and St. Augustine Grass 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 St. Augustine Grass 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 St. Augustine Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.