Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Grass
Origin
Hybrid origin
Caribbean, Central America
Types
Not Available
Broomsedge Bluestem, Broomsedge
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Bog Garden, Shaded sites
ditches, Grassland, Moist Ditches, Moist Soils, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
10 - 5
Sunset Zone
21,22
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
Not Available
Cream, Green, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Gray Green, Yellow green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Gold, Tan, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Obtuse
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Needs less watering
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Not Available
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Mites
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls
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
Not Available
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Container, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
SCHEFFLERA 'Amate'
ANDROPOGON glomeratus
Common Name
Schefflera
Bushy Beardgrass, Bushy Bluestem, Bushy Broom Grass
In Hindi
Schefflera
Bushy Bluestem plant
In German
Schefflera
Bushy Bluestem Pflanze
In French
Schefflera
plante buissonnante Bluestem
In Spanish
Schefflera
planta arbustiva andropogon
In Greek
Schefflera
φυτό θαμνώδη BLUESTEM
In Portuguese
Schefflera
planta arbustiva Bluestem
In Polish
Schefflera
Krzaczaste Bluestem roślin
In Latin
Schefflera
Bushy bluestem herba
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Araliaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Schefflera
Andropogon
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Andropogoneae
Subfamily
Not Available
Panicoideae
Season and Care of Schefflera and Bushy Bluestem
Season and care of Schefflera and Bushy Bluestem is important to know. While considering everything about Schefflera and Bushy Bluestem Care, growing season is an essential factor. Schefflera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bushy Bluestem season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Schefflera is Loam and for Bushy Bluestem is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Schefflera is Acidic, Neutral and for Bushy Bluestem is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Schefflera and Bushy Bluestem Physical Information
Schefflera and Bushy Bluestem physical information is very important for comparison. Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Bushy Bluestem height is 120.00 cm and width 75.00 cm. The color specification of Schefflera and Bushy Bluestem are as follows:
Schefflera flower color: Not Available
Schefflera leaf color: Not Available
Bushy Bluestem flower color: Cream, Green and White
- Bushy Bluestem leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Schefflera and Bushy Bluestem
Care of Schefflera and Bushy Bluestem include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Schefflera 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 Schefflera 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.