Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic
Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Madagascar
Types
Large Blue Fescue , Sea Urchin Blue Fescue, Elijah Blue blue fescue
African Baobab, Grandidier’s Baobab, Boab
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Moist Soils, Rocky areas, Well Drained
Dry and Young forest Heaths, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
10-14
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
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
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Ovate
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Very Slow
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
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of 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
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove branches
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Caterpillars
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
anti-allergy, Asthma, Skin irritation
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Groundcover, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
FESTUCA
ADANSONIA digitata
Common Name
Blue Fescue, Field Fescue
Baobab, Dead Rat Tree
In Hindi
ब्लू हुक्म
Baobab
In German
blau -Schwingel
Affenbrotbaum
In French
bleu fétuque
Baobab
In Spanish
azul festuca
Baobab
In Greek
μπλε Φεστούκα
Baobab
In Portuguese
azul festuca
baobá
In Polish
niebieski Kostrzewa
Baobab
In Latin
blue Fescue
Baobab
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Bombacaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Poeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Pooideae
Bombacoideae
Properties of Blue Fescue and Baobab
Wondering what are the properties of Blue Fescue and Baobab? We provide you with everything About Blue Fescue and Baobab. Blue Fescue doesn't have thorns and Baobab doesn't have thorns. Also Blue Fescue does not have fragrant flowers. Blue Fescue has allergic reactions like Not Available and Baobab 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 Blue Fescue and Baobab and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Blue Fescue and Baobab
Season and care of Blue Fescue and Baobab is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Fescue and Baobab Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Fescue season is Not Available and Baobab season is Not Available. The type of soil for Blue Fescue is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Baobab is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Fescue is Acidic, Neutral and for Baobab is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Blue Fescue and Baobab Physical Information
Blue Fescue and Baobab physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Fescue height is 15.24 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Baobab height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Fescue and Baobab are as follows:
Blue Fescue flower color: Not Available
Blue Fescue leaf color: Not Available
Baobab flower color: White and Ivory
- Baobab leaf color: Green
Care of Blue Fescue and Baobab
Care of Blue Fescue and Baobab 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 Baobab pruning is done Remove branches. In summer Blue Fescue needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Baobab needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.