Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Tender Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Large Blue Fescue , Sea Urchin Blue Fescue, Elijah Blue blue fescue
Guzmania lingulata, Guzmania monostachia
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Moist Soils, Rocky areas, Well Drained
Hills, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Light Green, Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Linear
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Indirect sunlight
Growth Rate
Not Available
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Loamy
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Autumn
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Leaf Cutting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacteria wilt, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Fruit
No
Not Available
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Showy Foliage
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Self-Sowing
Yes
Not Available
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Flying insects, Moths
Allergy
Not Available
Rash, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Acne, Eczema, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Application in Handicrafts, Making Shampoo
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Groundcover, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Not Available
Botanical Name
FESTUCA
GUZMANIA
Common Name
Blue Fescue, Field Fescue
Guzmania, Torch Bromeliad
In Hindi
ब्लू हुक्म
Guzmania lingulata
In German
blau -Schwingel
Guzmania lingulata
In French
bleu fétuque
Guzmania lingulata
In Spanish
azul festuca
Guzmania lingulata
In Greek
μπλε Φεστούκα
Guzmania lingulata
In Portuguese
azul festuca
Guzmania lingulata
In Polish
niebieski Kostrzewa
Guzmania lingulata
In Latin
blue Fescue
Guzmania lingulata
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Commelinids
Tribe
Poeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Pooideae
Tillandsioideae.
Properties of Blue Fescue and Guzmania
Wondering what are the properties of Blue Fescue and Guzmania? We provide you with everything About Blue Fescue and Guzmania. Blue Fescue doesn't have thorns and Guzmania doesn't have thorns. Also Blue Fescue does not have fragrant flowers. Blue Fescue has allergic reactions like Not Available and Guzmania 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 Guzmania and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Blue Fescue and Guzmania
Season and care of Blue Fescue and Guzmania is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Fescue and Guzmania Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Fescue season is Not Available and Guzmania season is Not Available. The type of soil for Blue Fescue is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Guzmania is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Blue Fescue is Acidic, Neutral and for Guzmania is Slightly Acidic.
Blue Fescue and Guzmania Physical Information
Blue Fescue and Guzmania physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Fescue height is 15.24 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Guzmania height is 50.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Blue Fescue and Guzmania are as follows:
Blue Fescue flower color: Not Available
Blue Fescue leaf color: Not Available
Guzmania flower color: Red
- Guzmania leaf color: Light Green and Not Available
Care of Blue Fescue and Guzmania
Care of Blue Fescue and Guzmania 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 Guzmania pruning is done Remove damaged leaves. In summer Blue Fescue needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Guzmania needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.