Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic
Not Available
Types
Large Blue Fescue , Sea Urchin Blue Fescue, Elijah Blue blue fescue
Not Available
Habitat
Moist Soils, Rocky areas, Well Drained
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
12-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-10
Sunset Zone
Not Available
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Not Available
Red, Orange, Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
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
Succulent
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Not Available
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, Summer
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Reduce watering in winter
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
No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Fertilize the soil before planting, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial Stem Rot, fungus, Mealybugs, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Florist trade and landscaping, 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, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
FESTUCA
Cleistocactus Winteri
Common Name
Blue Fescue, Field Fescue
Golden rat tail, rat tail cactus
In Hindi
ब्लू हुक्म
cleistocactus winteri
In German
blau -Schwingel
Cleistocactus winteri
In French
bleu fétuque
Cleistocactus winteri
In Spanish
azul festuca
Cleistocactus winteri
In Greek
μπλε Φεστούκα
cleistocactus winteri
In Portuguese
azul festuca
Cleistocactus Winteri
In Polish
niebieski Kostrzewa
Cleistocactus Winteri
In Latin
blue Fescue
Cleistocactus Winteri
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Caryophyllales
Genus
Festuca
Cleistocactus
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Poeae
Trichocereeae
Subfamily
Pooideae
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Blue Fescue and Cleistocactus Winteri
Wondering what are the properties of Blue Fescue and Cleistocactus Winteri? We provide you with everything About Blue Fescue and Cleistocactus Winteri. Blue Fescue doesn't have thorns and Cleistocactus Winteri doesn't have thorns. Also Blue Fescue does not have fragrant flowers. Blue Fescue has allergic reactions like Not Available and Cleistocactus Winteri 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 Cleistocactus Winteri and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Blue Fescue and Cleistocactus Winteri
Season and care of Blue Fescue and Cleistocactus Winteri is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Fescue and Cleistocactus Winteri Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Fescue season is Not Available and Cleistocactus Winteri season is Not Available. The type of soil for Blue Fescue is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cleistocactus Winteri is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Fescue is Acidic, Neutral and for Cleistocactus Winteri is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Blue Fescue and Cleistocactus Winteri Physical Information
Blue Fescue and Cleistocactus Winteri physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Fescue height is 15.24 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Cleistocactus Winteri height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Fescue and Cleistocactus Winteri are as follows:
Blue Fescue flower color: Not Available
Blue Fescue leaf color: Not Available
Cleistocactus Winteri flower color: Red, Orange and Salmon
- Cleistocactus Winteri leaf color: Not Available
Care of Blue Fescue and Cleistocactus Winteri
Care of Blue Fescue and Cleistocactus Winteri 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 Cleistocactus Winteri pruning is done No pruning needed, 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 Cleistocactus Winteri needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.