About Blue Fescue and Bulbophyllum
Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic
Southeastern Asia
Types
Large Blue Fescue , Sea Urchin Blue Fescue, Elijah Blue blue fescue
Bulbophyllum grandiflorum
Habitat
Moist Soils, Rocky areas, Well Drained
Humid climates, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
11-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-10
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H2
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Gold, Light Green, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Ovate
Plant Season
Not Available
Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Not Available
Slow
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Not Available
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Not Available
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 lower leaves, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Not Available
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
No
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Not Available
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Groundcover, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
FESTUCA
BULBOPHYLLUM burfordiense
Common Name
Blue Fescue, Field Fescue
Bulbophyllum, Orchid
In Hindi
ब्लू हुक्म
Bulbophyllum
plant
In German
blau -Schwingel
Bulbophyllum
Pflanze
In French
bleu fétuque
Bulbophyllum
plante
In Spanish
azul festuca
bulbophyllum
planta
In Greek
μπλε Φεστούκα
βολβόφυλλο
φυτό
In Portuguese
azul festuca
Bulbophyllum
plantar
In Polish
niebieski Kostrzewa
Bulbophyllum
roślina
In Latin
blue Fescue
Bulbophyllum
herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Asparagales
Family
Poaceae
Orchidaceae
Genus
Festuca
Bulbophyllum
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Not Available
Subfamily
Pooideae
Epidendroideae
Properties of Blue Fescue and Bulbophyllum
Wondering what are the properties of Blue Fescue and Bulbophyllum? We provide you with everything About Blue Fescue and Bulbophyllum. Blue Fescue doesn't have thorns and Bulbophyllum doesn't have thorns. Also Blue Fescue does not have fragrant flowers. Blue Fescue has allergic reactions like Not Available and Bulbophyllum 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 Bulbophyllum and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Blue Fescue and Bulbophyllum
Season and care of Blue Fescue and Bulbophyllum is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Fescue and Bulbophyllum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Fescue season is Not Available and Bulbophyllum season is Not Available. The type of soil for Blue Fescue is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bulbophyllum is Not Available while the PH of soil for Blue Fescue is Acidic, Neutral and for Bulbophyllum is Not Available.
Blue Fescue and Bulbophyllum Physical Information
Blue Fescue and Bulbophyllum physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Fescue height is 15.24 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Bulbophyllum height is 35.60 cm and width 40.60 cm. The color specification of Blue Fescue and Bulbophyllum are as follows:
Blue Fescue flower color: Not Available
Blue Fescue leaf color: Not Available
Bulbophyllum flower color: White, Gold, Light Green and Tan
- Bulbophyllum leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Blue Fescue and Bulbophyllum
Care of Blue Fescue and Bulbophyllum 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 Bulbophyllum pruning is done Prune lower leaves, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Blue Fescue needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bulbophyllum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.