Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Grass
  
Cactus or Succulent
  
Origin
Northeastern United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico, Caribbean
  
Canary Islands, Southern Africa, Madagascar
  
Types
Lindheimer's muhly
  
Not Available
  
Habitat
Prairies, Roadsides, Warmer regions
  
Cold Regions, Dry areas, Rocky areas
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
  
10-15
  
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 3
  
12-10
  
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Clump-Forming
  
Rosette/Stemless
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
Not Available
  
Minimum Width
Not Available
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Pink
  
Yellow, Orange, Pink, Coral
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
  
Light Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
  
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green, Pink, Rose
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Brown
  
Light Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Brown
  
Light Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Grass like
  
Rosette
  
Thorns
No
  
Yes
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
  
Spring, Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Salt
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
  
Cuttings, Stem Cutting
  
Plant Maintenance
Low
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Water frequently while growing, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought
  
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Needs very little water
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
  
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Ladybug
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Bold
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Ladybug beetles
  
Hummingbirds
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Decorating walls, Ground Cover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
No
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
  
Not Available
  
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
  
Not Available
  
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
  
Not Available
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
  
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Rock Garden, Wall
  
Botanical Name
MUHLENBERGIA capillaris
  
ALOE polyphylla
  
Common Name
Pink Muhly Grass
  
kroonaalwyn
lekhala kharetsa
spiral aloe
  
In Hindi
Muhly Grass
  
spiral aloe
  
In German
hairawn muhly
  
Spirale Aloe
  
In French
muhly herbe
  
aloe spirale
  
In Spanish
muhly Grass
  
espiral de aloe
  
In Greek
Muhly Grass
  
σπιράλ αλόη
  
In Portuguese
muhly grama
  
aloe espiral
  
In Polish
Muhly Trawa
  
spirala aloesu
  
In Latin
Muhly Grass
  
Aloe spiralis
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Tracheophyta
  
Class
Liliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Cyperales
  
Asparagales
  
Family
Poaceae
  
Aloaceae
  
Genus
Muhlenbergia
  
Aloe
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
  
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Asphodeloideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Muhly Grass and Spiral Aloe
Season and care of Muhly Grass and Spiral Aloe is important to know. While considering everything about Muhly Grass and Spiral Aloe Care, growing season is an essential factor. Muhly Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Spiral Aloe season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Muhly Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Spiral Aloe is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Muhly Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Spiral Aloe is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Muhly Grass and Spiral Aloe Physical Information
Muhly Grass and Spiral Aloe physical information is very important for comparison. Muhly Grass height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Spiral Aloe height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Muhly Grass and Spiral Aloe are as follows:
Muhly Grass flower color: Pink
Muhly Grass leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Spiral Aloe flower color: Yellow, Orange, Pink and Coral
- Spiral Aloe leaf color: Light Green, Blue Green and Dark Green
Care of Muhly Grass and Spiral Aloe
Care of Muhly Grass and Spiral Aloe include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Muhly Grass pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Spiral Aloe pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Muhly Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Spiral Aloe needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.