Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Africa
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Texas, Canada, Mexico
Types
Firesticks, Old Man's Beard
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, Hilly upland habitat, Semi desert
meadows, Prairies, Riverbanks, Roadsides, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
2-7
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
7 - 1
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Red orange
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Blue Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Light Green, Orange Red
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Tiny
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs good drainage, Water less during winter, Water more in summer
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Found
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Eye irritation, Numb Lips
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Mixed Border, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
No
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, anti-cancer, Antitumor, Cough, Ear ache
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Branch, Latex, Root
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Food for animals
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Wildflower
Botanical Name
EUPHORBIA tirucalli
ANDROPOGON gerardii
Common Name
aveloz, firestick plants, Indian tree spurge, naked lady, pencil tree, pencil cactus, sticks on fire, milk bush, Euphorbia tirucalli
Big Bluestem, Turkey Foot
In Hindi
Sher-kandvel
Big Bluestem grass
In German
Bleistiftstrauch
Große Bartgras
In French
Aveloz
Barbon de Gérard herbe
In Spanish
Pencil Plant
hierba andropogon grande
In Greek
Aveloz
Big BLUESTEM γρασίδι
In Portuguese
avelós
Vetiver grande grama
In Polish
Aveloz
Big Bluestem trawa
In Latin
Aveloz
Big bluestem herba
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lillosida
Order
Euphorbiales
Poaceae
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Euphorbia
Andropogon
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Euphorbieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Pencil Plant and Big Bluestem
Season and care of Pencil Plant and Big Bluestem is important to know. While considering everything about Pencil Plant and Big Bluestem Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pencil Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Big Bluestem season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Pencil Plant is Loam, Sand and for Big Bluestem is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pencil Plant is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Big Bluestem is Neutral, Alkaline.
Pencil Plant and Big Bluestem Physical Information
Pencil Plant and Big Bluestem physical information is very important for comparison. Pencil Plant height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Big Bluestem height is 38.10 cm and width 152.40 cm. The color specification of Pencil Plant and Big Bluestem are as follows:
Pencil Plant flower color: Yellow
Pencil Plant leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Big Bluestem flower color: Purple
- Big Bluestem leaf color: Green
Care of Pencil Plant and Big Bluestem
Care of Pencil Plant and Big Bluestem include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pencil Plant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Big Bluestem pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Pencil Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Big Bluestem needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.