Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic
Mexico
Types
Large Blue Fescue , Sea Urchin Blue Fescue, Elijah Blue blue fescue
Laelia candida, Laelia discolor
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Moist Soils, Rocky areas, Well Drained
shaded riverbanks, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Light Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Dark Blue
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Acicular
Plant Season
Not Available
Fall, Winter
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
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Not Available
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Needs watering once a week
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
Well-aerated
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
Remove lateral branches
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Use nitrogen rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Fusarium wilt
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Aphids, Mites
Allergy
Not Available
conjunctivitis, Dermatitis, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Prevention of convulsion, Vasorelaxant
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Not Available
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Application in Handicrafts, Making Perfumes, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Used as Ornamental plant
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, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
FESTUCA
LAELIA anceps
Common Name
Blue Fescue, Field Fescue
Laelia, Orchid
In Hindi
ब्लू हुक्म
Laelia
In German
blau -Schwingel
Laelia
In French
bleu fétuque
Laelia
In Spanish
azul festuca
Laelia
In Greek
μπλε Φεστούκα
Laelia
In Portuguese
azul festuca
Laelia
In Polish
niebieski Kostrzewa
Laelia
In Latin
blue Fescue
Laelia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Orchidales
Family
Poaceae
Orchidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Pooideae
Epidendroideae
Properties of Blue Fescue and Laelia
Wondering what are the properties of Blue Fescue and Laelia? We provide you with everything About Blue Fescue and Laelia. Blue Fescue doesn't have thorns and Laelia doesn't have thorns. Also Blue Fescue does not have fragrant flowers. Blue Fescue has allergic reactions like Not Available and Laelia 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 Laelia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Blue Fescue and Laelia
Season and care of Blue Fescue and Laelia is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Fescue and Laelia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Fescue season is Not Available and Laelia season is Not Available. The type of soil for Blue Fescue is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Laelia is Not Available while the PH of soil for Blue Fescue is Acidic, Neutral and for Laelia is Not Available.
Blue Fescue and Laelia Physical Information
Blue Fescue and Laelia physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Fescue height is 15.24 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Laelia height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Blue Fescue and Laelia are as follows:
Blue Fescue flower color: Not Available
Blue Fescue leaf color: Not Available
Laelia flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
- Laelia leaf color: Green
Care of Blue Fescue and Laelia
Care of Blue Fescue and Laelia 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 Laelia pruning is done Remove lateral branches. In summer Blue Fescue needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Laelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.