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About Blue Dune Lyme Grass and Epidendrum


About Epidendrum and Blue Dune Lyme Grass


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Perennial   

Type
Grass   
Epiphyte   

Origin
Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe, Asia, Central Asia, Western Asia   
Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America, Brazil   

Types
Blue Lyme Grass   
Diothonea, Auliza   

Habitat
Clay soil areas, Loamy soils, Sandy areas, sandy seeps, Well Drained   
Forests, Subtropical climates, Terrestrial, Tropical regions, Wet lands   

USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10   
11-15   

AHS Heat Zone
10 - 1   
12-9   

Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24   
H1, H2   

Habit
Spreading   
Clump-Forming   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
150.00 cm   
99+
15.20 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
75.00 cm   
99+
20.30 cm   
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Creamy Yellow   
White, Light Green, Ivory   

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor   
Bicolor   

Fruit Color
Not Available   
Non Fruiting Plant   

Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Steel Blue   
Green, Light Green, Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green   
Green, Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow, Pink, Steel Blue   
Green, Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Winter
Tan   
Green, Dark Green   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Grass like   
Linear   

Thorns
No   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Summer, Fall   
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun   
Partial Sun, Partial shade   

Growth Rate
Fast   
Slow   

Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand   
Not Available   

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Acidic, Neutral   

Soil Drainage
Well drained   
Well drained   

Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer   
Early Spring, Fall, Winter, Indeterminate   

Repeat Bloomer
Yes   
Yes   

Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt   
Cold climate, Humidity   

Care

Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot   
Container, Ground, Pot   

How to Plant?
Root Division, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings   
Divison, Stem Planting   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Low   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, occasional watering once established   
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer   

In Summer
Lots of watering   
Lots of watering   

In Spring
Moderate   
Ample Water   

In Winter
Average Water   
Ample Water   

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Acidic, Neutral   

Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand   
Not Available   

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained   
Well drained   

Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun   
Partial Sun, Partial shade   

Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune grass to maintain level, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves   
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts   

Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring   
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, light feeding and water solubles, Water soluble fertilizers   

Pests and Diseases
Red blotch   
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Rust, Spider mites, Viruses, Whiteflies   

Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Salt   
Cold climate, Humidity   

Facts

Flowers
Insignificant   
Showy   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No   
No   

Edible Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No   
Yes   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
No   
No   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
No   

Showy Foliage
Yes   
No   

Showy Bark
No   
No   

Foliage Texture
Coarse   
Coarse   

Foliage Sheen
Matte   
Matte   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
Sometimes   
No   

Self-Sowing
Yes   
No   

Attracts
Butterflies   
Bees, Insects, Mealybugs, Spider Mites   

Allergy
Pollen   
Asthma   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing   
Beautification, Showy Purposes   

Beauty Benefits
Not Available   
Not Available   

Edible Uses
Insignificant   
No   

Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, soil stabilisation   
Air purification   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Not Available   
No Medicinal Use   

Part of Plant Used
Stem   
Flowers   

Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant   
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes   

Used As Indoor Plant
No   
Yes   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Mixed Border   
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
LEYMUS arenarius 'Blue Dune'   
EPIDENDRUM ciliare   

Common Name
Blue Dune Lyme Grass, Sand Ryegrass   
Epidendrum, Fringed Star Orchid   

In Hindi
Blue Dune Lyme Grass   
Epidendrum   

In German
Blau Dune Lyme Grass   
Epidendrum   

In French
Bleu Dune Lyme Herbe   
Epidendrum   

In Spanish
Azul Duna hierba de Lyme   
Epidendrum   

In Greek
Μπλε Dune Lyme Grass   
Epidendrum   

In Portuguese
Azul Dune Lyme grama   
Epidendrum   

In Polish
Niebieska Trawa Dune z Lyme   
Epidendrum   

In Latin
Blue Dune Lyme Grass   
Epidendrum   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Tracheophyta   

Class
Liliopsida   
Not Available   

Order
Cyperales   
Asparagales   

Family
Poaceae   
Orchidaceae   

Genus
Elymus   
Coilostylis   

Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots   
Angiosperms, Monocots   

Tribe
Triticeae   
Epidendreae   

Subfamily
Pooideae   
Epidendroideae   

Number of Species
Not Available   
1500   
14

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Properties of Blue Dune Lyme Grass and Epidendrum

Wondering what are the properties of Blue Dune Lyme Grass and Epidendrum? We provide you with everything About Blue Dune Lyme Grass and Epidendrum. Blue Dune Lyme Grass doesn't have thorns and Epidendrum doesn't have thorns. Also Blue Dune Lyme Grass does not have fragrant flowers. Blue Dune Lyme Grass has allergic reactions like Pollen and Epidendrum has allergic reactions like Pollen. 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 Blue Dune Lyme Grass and Epidendrum and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Blue Dune Lyme Grass and Epidendrum

Season and care of Blue Dune Lyme Grass and Epidendrum is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Dune Lyme Grass and Epidendrum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Dune Lyme Grass season is Summer and Fall and Epidendrum season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Blue Dune Lyme Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Epidendrum is Not Available while the PH of soil for Blue Dune Lyme Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Epidendrum is Acidic, Neutral.

Blue Dune Lyme Grass and Epidendrum Physical Information

Blue Dune Lyme Grass and Epidendrum physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Dune Lyme Grass height is 150.00 cm and width 75.00 cm whereas Epidendrum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Blue Dune Lyme Grass and Epidendrum are as follows:

Care of Blue Dune Lyme Grass and Epidendrum

Care of Blue Dune Lyme Grass and Epidendrum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Dune Lyme Grass pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune grass to maintain level, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Epidendrum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Blue Dune Lyme Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Epidendrum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water.

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