Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Grass
Origin
Mexico
Caribbean, Central America
Types
Not Available
Broomsedge Bluestem, Broomsedge
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dry areas, Forest margins, gardens, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
ditches, Grassland, Moist Ditches, Moist Soils, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
10 - 5
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink
Cream, Green, White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Pink
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
White
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White
Gray Green, Yellow green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
White
Gold, Tan, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Funnel shaped
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Water when soil is dry
Keep ground moist, Water Deeply
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Provides ground cover, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Hair
Seeds
Other Uses
Hair is used in making sweaters, Showy Purposes
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
CEPHALOCEREUS senilis
ANDROPOGON glomeratus
Common Name
Bunny Cactus
White Persian Cat cactus
Bushy Beardgrass, Bushy Bluestem, Bushy Broom Grass
In Hindi
ओल्ड मैन कैक्टस
Bushy Bluestem plant
In German
Old Man Cactus
Bushy Bluestem Pflanze
In French
Old Man Cactus
plante buissonnante Bluestem
In Spanish
Viejo Cactus
planta arbustiva andropogon
In Greek
Γέρος Cactus
φυτό θαμνώδη BLUESTEM
In Portuguese
Old Man Cactus
planta arbustiva Bluestem
In Polish
Stary Cactus
Krzaczaste Bluestem roślin
In Latin
Senem Cactus
Bushy bluestem herba
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Cyperales
Genus
Cephalocereus
Andropogon
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Pachycereeae
Andropogoneae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Panicoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Old Man Cactus and Bushy Bluestem
Season and care of Old Man Cactus and Bushy Bluestem is important to know. While considering everything about Old Man Cactus and Bushy Bluestem Care, growing season is an essential factor. Old Man Cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bushy Bluestem season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Old Man Cactus is Loam, Sand and for Bushy Bluestem is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Old Man Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bushy Bluestem is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Old Man Cactus and Bushy Bluestem Physical Information
Old Man Cactus and Bushy Bluestem physical information is very important for comparison. Old Man Cactus height is 460.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Bushy Bluestem height is 120.00 cm and width 75.00 cm. The color specification of Old Man Cactus and Bushy Bluestem are as follows:
Old Man Cactus flower color: Pink
Old Man Cactus leaf color: White
Bushy Bluestem flower color: Cream, Green and White
- Bushy Bluestem leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Old Man Cactus and Bushy Bluestem
Care of Old Man Cactus and Bushy Bluestem include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Old Man Cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bushy Bluestem pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Old Man Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bushy Bluestem needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.