About Blue Fescue and Hoodia
Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
World/Pandemic
Southern Africa
Types
Large Blue Fescue , Sea Urchin Blue Fescue, Elijah Blue blue fescue
Hoodia albispina, Hoodia flava, Hoodia bainii
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Moist Soils, Rocky areas, Well Drained
Desert
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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Not Available
Red, Pink, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Not Available
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Once a week
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, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
No pruning needed in the early stages
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Flies, Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Dry Mouth
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Weightloss
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
Yes
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
Hoodia gordonii
Common Name
Blue Fescue, Field Fescue
ǁhoba, Ghaap
In Hindi
ब्लू हुक्म
Hoodia
In German
blau -Schwingel
Hoodia
In French
bleu fétuque
Hoodia
In Spanish
azul festuca
Hoodia
In Greek
μπλε Φεστούκα
Hoodia
In Portuguese
azul festuca
Hoodia
In Polish
niebieski Kostrzewa
Hoodia
In Latin
blue Fescue
Hoodia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Gentianales
Family
Poaceae
Apocynaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Pooideae
Asclepiadoideae
Properties of Blue Fescue and Hoodia
Wondering what are the properties of Blue Fescue and Hoodia? We provide you with everything About Blue Fescue and Hoodia. Blue Fescue doesn't have thorns and Hoodia doesn't have thorns. Also Blue Fescue does not have fragrant flowers. Blue Fescue has allergic reactions like Not Available and Hoodia 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 Hoodia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Blue Fescue and Hoodia
Season and care of Blue Fescue and Hoodia is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Fescue and Hoodia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Fescue season is Not Available and Hoodia season is Not Available. The type of soil for Blue Fescue is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Hoodia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Fescue is Acidic, Neutral and for Hoodia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Blue Fescue and Hoodia Physical Information
Blue Fescue and Hoodia physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Fescue height is 15.24 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Hoodia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Blue Fescue and Hoodia are as follows:
Blue Fescue flower color: Not Available
Blue Fescue leaf color: Not Available
Hoodia flower color: Red, Pink and Tan
- Hoodia leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Blue Fescue and Hoodia
Care of Blue Fescue and Hoodia 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 Hoodia pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages. In summer Blue Fescue needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hoodia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Once a week.