Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen, Grass
Grass
Origin
Mexico
North America, Canada, Mexico
Types
Otatea acuminata ssp. acuminata, Otatea acuminata ssp. aztecorum, Otatea acuminata 'Dwarf'
Panicum abscissum, Panicum acostia, Panicum amarum
Habitat
Subtropical climates, tropical environments
Prairies
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
4-9
AHS Heat Zone
10 - 7
9 - 1
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 9, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Weeping
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Yellow green
Green, Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
Red, Green, Orange, Blue Green, Gray Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Yellow green
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Grass like
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
-
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Divison, Root Division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, 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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
Prune in spring, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealybugs
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Mealybugs
Birds, Wildlife
Allergy
Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Edible Uses
No
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Windbreak
Air purification, Provides ground cover, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Cattle Fodder, Used as Biofuel
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
OTATEA acuminata
PANICUM virgatum
Common Name
Clumping Bamboo, Mexican Weeping Bamboo
Switchgrass
In Hindi
मैक्सिकन बांस
Switchgrass
In German
Mexican Bambus
Switchgrass
In French
Bamboo mexicaine
switchgrass
In Spanish
bambú mexicana
switchgrass
In Greek
Μεξικού μπαμπού
switchgrass
In Portuguese
Bamboo Mexican
switchgrass
In Polish
Mexican Bamboo
switchgrass
In Latin
Mexicanus Bamboo
switchgrass
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Mexican Bamboo and Switchgrass
Season and care of Mexican Bamboo and Switchgrass is important to know. While considering everything about Mexican Bamboo and Switchgrass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mexican Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Switchgrass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mexican Bamboo is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Switchgrass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mexican Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral and for Switchgrass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Mexican Bamboo and Switchgrass Physical Information
Mexican Bamboo and Switchgrass physical information is very important for comparison. Mexican Bamboo height is 240.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Switchgrass height is 150.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Mexican Bamboo and Switchgrass are as follows:
Mexican Bamboo flower color:
Mexican Bamboo leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Switchgrass flower color: Green
- Switchgrass leaf color: Green, Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Mexican Bamboo and Switchgrass
Care of Mexican Bamboo and Switchgrass 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 Switchgrass pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Mexican Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Switchgrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.