About Blue Fescue and Candelabra
Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic
Mexico
Types
Large Blue Fescue , Sea Urchin Blue Fescue, Elijah Blue blue fescue
Not available
Habitat
Moist Soils, Rocky areas, Well Drained
Subtropical climates, subtropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
12, 13
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Not Available
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Needle like
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
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
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
Yes
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
root cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
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 damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Mites
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
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
Nutritive
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used for its medicinal properties
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, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
FESTUCA
Araucaria angustifolia
Common Name
Blue Fescue, Field Fescue
candelabra tree, Parana pine, Brazilian pine
In Hindi
ब्लू हुक्म
candelabra
In German
blau -Schwingel
Kandelaber
In French
bleu fétuque
candélabre
In Spanish
azul festuca
Candelabra
In Greek
μπλε Φεστούκα
μανουάλια
In Portuguese
azul festuca
Candelabra
In Polish
niebieski Kostrzewa
świeczniki
In Latin
blue Fescue
candelabra
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Poaceae
Araucariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Poeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Pooideae
Not Available
Properties of Blue Fescue and Candelabra
Wondering what are the properties of Blue Fescue and Candelabra? We provide you with everything About Blue Fescue and Candelabra. Blue Fescue doesn't have thorns and Candelabra doesn't have thorns. Also Blue Fescue does not have fragrant flowers. Blue Fescue has allergic reactions like Not Available and Candelabra 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 Candelabra and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Blue Fescue and Candelabra
Season and care of Blue Fescue and Candelabra is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Fescue and Candelabra Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Fescue season is Not Available and Candelabra season is Not Available. The type of soil for Blue Fescue is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Candelabra is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Fescue is Acidic, Neutral and for Candelabra is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Blue Fescue and Candelabra Physical Information
Blue Fescue and Candelabra physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Fescue height is 15.24 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Candelabra height is 490.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Fescue and Candelabra are as follows:
Blue Fescue flower color: Not Available
Blue Fescue leaf color: Not Available
Candelabra flower color: White
- Candelabra leaf color: Not Available
Care of Blue Fescue and Candelabra
Care of Blue Fescue and Candelabra 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 Candelabra pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Blue Fescue needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Candelabra needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.