Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
World/Pandemic
Southeastern Asia, China
Types
Large Blue Fescue , Sea Urchin Blue Fescue, Elijah Blue blue fescue
Schefflera actinophylla, Schefflera morototoni, Schefflera heptaphylla
Habitat
Moist Soils, Rocky areas, Well Drained
Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Not Available
Red, Bronze
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Orange, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Ovate
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Not Available
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Summer, Summer
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize once a year
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Not Available
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Showy Foliage
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Ants, Aphids, Birds, Bugs, Wildlife
Allergy
Not Available
breathing problems, Burning sensation, Difficulty swallowing, Poisonous, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
No
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Abdominal Disease, Arthritis, Bleeding, Kidney Stones, Muscle Pain, Recovering internal injuries, Rheumatism, Swelling, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Container, Showy Purposes, Used for making hedge
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Groundcover, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
FESTUCA
SCHEFFLERA arboricola
Common Name
Blue Fescue, Field Fescue
Umbrella plant
In Hindi
ब्लू हुक्म
Arboricola
Plant
In German
blau -Schwingel
arboricola
Pflanze
In French
bleu fétuque
arboricola
Plante
In Spanish
azul festuca
arboricola
Planta
In Greek
μπλε Φεστούκα
Αρμπορικόλα
Φυτό
In Portuguese
azul festuca
arboricola
Plantar
In Polish
niebieski Kostrzewa
arboricola
Roślina
In Latin
blue Fescue
arboricola
planta
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Araliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Poeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Pooideae
Aralioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Blue Fescue and Arboricola
Season and care of Blue Fescue and Arboricola is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Fescue and Arboricola Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Fescue season is Not Available and Arboricola season is Not Available. The type of soil for Blue Fescue is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Arboricola is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Fescue is Acidic, Neutral and for Arboricola is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Blue Fescue and Arboricola Physical Information
Blue Fescue and Arboricola physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Fescue height is 15.24 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Arboricola height is 243.84 cm and width 182.88 cm. The color specification of Blue Fescue and Arboricola are as follows:
Blue Fescue flower color: Not Available
Blue Fescue leaf color: Not Available
Arboricola flower color: Red and Bronze
- Arboricola leaf color: Green
Care of Blue Fescue and Arboricola
Care of Blue Fescue and Arboricola include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Fescue pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Arboricola pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Blue Fescue needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Arboricola needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.