Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Africa
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
White Sesame, Black Sesame, Golden Sesame
Nolina microcarpa, Nolina texana
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Desert, Foot Hills, High elevation, Upland, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
-9999
Sunset Zone
-
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White, Pink, Lavender
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring
-
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Grass like
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Water once every two or three weeks
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, 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
Fertilizers
Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Dry root rot, Phyllody, Phytophthora blight, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, breathing problems, Mouth itching, Nausea
Anxiety, Depression, High blood cholestrol, High blood pressure, Pain, Stress
Beauty Benefits
Prevents greying of hair, Remove blemishes, Speed hair growth
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Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for animals, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Diuretic, Emollient, Nutritive, Tonic
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
Used for making soaps, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in salads
Animal Feed
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
SESAMUM indicum
NOLINA microcarpa
Common Name
Sesame
Sacahuista, Palmilla
In German
Sesam
Bärn-Gras
In French
Sésame
ours Herbe
In Spanish
Sésamo
Hierba de oso
In Greek
Σουσάμι
αρκούδα Grass
In Portuguese
Sésamo
bear Grass
In Polish
Sezam
miś Trawa
In Latin
Sesamae
herbas ferunt
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Pedaliaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Sesamum
Nolina Michx
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Asternae
Nolinoideae
Properties of Sesame and Bear Grass
Wondering what are the properties of Sesame and Bear Grass? We provide you with everything About Sesame and Bear Grass. Sesame doesn't have thorns and Bear Grass doesn't have thorns. Also Sesame does not have fragrant flowers. Sesame has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, breathing problems, Mouth itching and Nausea and Bear Grass has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, breathing problems, Mouth itching and Nausea. 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 Sesame and Bear Grass and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sesame and Bear Grass
Season and care of Sesame and Bear Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Sesame and Bear Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sesame season is Summer and Bear Grass season is Summer. The type of soil for Sesame is Loam, Sand and for Bear Grass is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sesame is Neutral and for Bear Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sesame and Bear Grass Physical Information
Sesame and Bear Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Sesame height is 30.00 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Bear Grass height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm. The color specification of Sesame and Bear Grass are as follows:
Care of Sesame and Bear Grass
Care of Sesame and Bear Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sesame pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bear Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Sesame needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bear Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.