Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Europe, Asia
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Blue Oat grass
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Cropland, gardens, Grassland, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-9
AHS Heat Zone
12*1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Violet
Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Pink, Silver
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Silver
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Silver
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Gray Green, Pink, Silver
Tan, Brown
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Not Available
Does not require lot of watering, Water occasionally
In Summer
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Not Available
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial 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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Asthma, Itchy eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Not Available
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Arthritis, Headache, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Whole plant
Other Uses
Not Available
Used as a nutritious food item
Used As Indoor Plant
Not Available
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Feature Plant, Groundcover
Botanical Name
TILLANDSIA ionantha
ARRHENATHERUM
Common Name
Sky Plant, Violet-flowered Air Plant
Oatgrass
In Hindi
Hydrangea
जई घास
In German
Hortensie
Ährengras
In French
Hortensia
Folle avoine
In Spanish
Hortensia
oat Grass
In Greek
υδραγεία
βρώμη Grass
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
aveia-
In Polish
Hortensja
Owies trawa
In Latin
Hibiscus
oat Grass
Phylum
Not Available
Not Available
Class
Not Available
Liliopsida
Order
Not Available
Poales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Not Available
Danthonia
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Aveneae
Subfamily
Not Available
Danthonioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Sky Plant and Oatgrass
Wondering what are the properties of Sky Plant and Oatgrass? We provide you with everything About Sky Plant and Oatgrass. Sky Plant doesn't have thorns and Oatgrass doesn't have thorns. Also Sky Plant does not have fragrant flowers. Sky Plant has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Oatgrass has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting. 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 Sky Plant and Oatgrass and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sky Plant and Oatgrass
Season and care of Sky Plant and Oatgrass is important to know. While considering everything about Sky Plant and Oatgrass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sky Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Oatgrass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sky Plant is Not Available and for Oatgrass is Loam while the PH of soil for Sky Plant is Not Available and for Oatgrass is Acidic, Neutral.
Sky Plant and Oatgrass Physical Information
Sky Plant and Oatgrass physical information is very important for comparison. Sky Plant height is 10.15 cm and width 10.15 cm whereas Oatgrass height is 20.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Sky Plant and Oatgrass are as follows:
Sky Plant flower color: White and Violet
Sky Plant leaf color: Gray Green, Pink and Silver
Oatgrass flower color: Brown
- Oatgrass leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Sky Plant and Oatgrass
Care of Sky Plant and Oatgrass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sky Plant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Oatgrass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Sky Plant needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Oatgrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
