Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Not Available
North America, United States, Western United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Not Available
Grasses
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical Forests
Dry areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
13-15
3-9
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
9 - 5
Sunset Zone
Not Available
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Not Available
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Purple
White hair and some brown spots on margins and at tips
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Purple, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Tan
Leaf Shape
Cylindrical
Grass like
Plant Season
Not Available
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Not Available
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Fast
Type of Soil
Not Available
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Summer, Late Summer
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Not Available
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Needs very little water
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Not Available
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Not Available
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Beetles, Grasshoppers
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Not Available
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Showy Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
No
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Showy Foliage
Not Available
Yes
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Invasive
Not Available
No
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Not Available
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Erosion control
Medicinal Uses
Soothing and relieving pain
Cuts
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used to feed livestock
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Schlumbergera truncata
BOUTELOUA gracilis
Common Name
Schlumbergera, false Christmas cactus, Christmas cactus
Blue Grama Grass, Mosquito Grass
In Hindi
Schlumbergera
Bouteloua gracilis
In German
Schlumbergera
Bouteloua Gracilis
In French
Schlumbergera
Bouteloua aristidoides
In Spanish
Schlumbergera
Chondrosum gracile
In Greek
Schlumbergera
Bouteloua gracilis
In Portuguese
Schlumbergera
Bouteloua Gracilis
In Polish
Schlumbergera
Bouteloua Gracilis
In Latin
Gymnocalycium
Bouteloua Gracilis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Cyperales
Genus
Schlumbergera
Bouteloua
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Rhipsalideae
Cynodonteae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Chloridoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Schlumbergera and Bouteloua Gracilis
Wondering what are the properties of Schlumbergera and Bouteloua Gracilis? We provide you with everything About Schlumbergera and Bouteloua Gracilis. Schlumbergera doesn't have thorns and Bouteloua Gracilis doesn't have thorns. Also Schlumbergera does not have fragrant flowers. Schlumbergera has allergic reactions like Not Available and Bouteloua Gracilis has allergic reactions like Not Available. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Schlumbergera and Bouteloua Gracilis and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Schlumbergera and Bouteloua Gracilis
Season and care of Schlumbergera and Bouteloua Gracilis is important to know. While considering everything about Schlumbergera and Bouteloua Gracilis Care, growing season is an essential factor. Schlumbergera season is Not Available and Bouteloua Gracilis season is Not Available. The type of soil for Schlumbergera is Not Available and for Bouteloua Gracilis is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Schlumbergera is Not Available and for Bouteloua Gracilis is Neutral, Alkaline.
Schlumbergera and Bouteloua Gracilis Physical Information
Schlumbergera and Bouteloua Gracilis physical information is very important for comparison. Schlumbergera height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Bouteloua Gracilis height is 45.70 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Schlumbergera and Bouteloua Gracilis are as follows:
Schlumbergera flower color: Purple
Schlumbergera leaf color: Not Available
Bouteloua Gracilis flower color: White hair and some brown spots on margins and at tips
- Bouteloua Gracilis leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Schlumbergera and Bouteloua Gracilis
Care of Schlumbergera and Bouteloua Gracilis include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Schlumbergera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bouteloua Gracilis pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Schlumbergera needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bouteloua Gracilis needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.