Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Madagascar
Caribbean, Central America
Types
Pachypodium boronii, Pachypodium brevicaule, Pachypodium rosulatum
Broomsedge Bluestem, Broomsedge
Habitat
gardens, Rocky areas
ditches, Grassland, Moist Ditches, Moist Soils, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
10 - 5
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 22, 23, 24
H1, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Cream, Green, White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Purplish-black
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Dark Green
Gray Green, Yellow green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Gold, Tan, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Linear
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
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?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water less during winter, Water more in summer
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
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
Not Available
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Poisonous, Skin cuts
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
Not Available
Seeds
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Container, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
PACHYPODIUM geayi
ANDROPOGON glomeratus
Common Name
Madagaskar Palm
Bushy Beardgrass, Bushy Bluestem, Bushy Broom Grass
In Hindi
Pachypodium
Bushy Bluestem plant
In German
Pachypodium
Bushy Bluestem Pflanze
In French
Pachypodium
plante buissonnante Bluestem
In Spanish
Pachypodium
planta arbustiva andropogon
In Greek
Pachypodium
φυτό θαμνώδη BLUESTEM
In Portuguese
Narrowleaf estrela do deserto
planta arbustiva Bluestem
In Polish
Wąskolistne pustyni gwiazdki
Krzaczaste Bluestem roślin
In Latin
Pachypodium
Bushy bluestem herba
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Cyperales
Family
Apocynaceae
Poaceae
Genus
pachypodium
Andropogon
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Malouetieae
Andropogoneae
Subfamily
Apocynoideae
Panicoideae
Season and Care of Pachypodium and Bushy Bluestem
Season and care of Pachypodium and Bushy Bluestem is important to know. While considering everything about Pachypodium and Bushy Bluestem Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pachypodium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bushy Bluestem season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Pachypodium is Sand and for Bushy Bluestem is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pachypodium is Neutral, Alkaline and for Bushy Bluestem is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pachypodium and Bushy Bluestem Physical Information
Pachypodium and Bushy Bluestem physical information is very important for comparison. Pachypodium height is 460.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Bushy Bluestem height is 120.00 cm and width 75.00 cm. The color specification of Pachypodium and Bushy Bluestem are as follows:
Pachypodium flower color: White
Pachypodium leaf color: Gray Green and Dark Green
Bushy Bluestem flower color: Cream, Green and White
- Bushy Bluestem leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Pachypodium and Bushy Bluestem
Care of Pachypodium and Bushy Bluestem include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pachypodium 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 Pachypodium 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.