Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic
Southeastern Asia, Australia
Types
Large Blue Fescue , Sea Urchin Blue Fescue, Elijah Blue blue fescue
lovely moth orchid is a type of orchid
Habitat
Moist Soils, Rocky areas, Well Drained
close to waterfalls, Humid climates, Rainforest, Thickets
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
12-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-3
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H2
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Not Available
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Oblong elliptic
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, 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
Early Spring, Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
Yes
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Drought Tolerant
In Spring
Moderate
Less Watering
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Not Available
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Not Available
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 damaged leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial Blight, Black Spot, Botrytis Cinerea, Brown Rot
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Not Available
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Indoor Air Purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Applicable
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
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, Cutflower, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
FESTUCA
PHALAENOPSIS amabilis
Common Name
Blue Fescue, Field Fescue
Lovely Moth Orchid, Lovely Phalaenopsis
In Hindi
ब्लू हुक्म
Lovely Moth Orchid
In German
blau -Schwingel
Schöne Phalaenopsis
In French
bleu fétuque
Belle Phalaenopsis
In Spanish
azul festuca
Preciosa orquídea de polilla
In Greek
μπλε Φεστούκα
Υπέροχο Moth Orchid
In Portuguese
azul festuca
Encantador Moth Orchid
In Polish
niebieski Kostrzewa
Piękny Moth Orchid
In Latin
blue Fescue
Quæcumque amabilia Moth Orchid
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Asparagales
Family
Poaceae
Orchidaceae
Genus
Festuca
Phalaenopsis
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Poeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Pooideae
Epidendroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Blue Fescue and Lovely Moth Orchid
Wondering what are the properties of Blue Fescue and Lovely Moth Orchid? We provide you with everything About Blue Fescue and Lovely Moth Orchid. Blue Fescue doesn't have thorns and Lovely Moth Orchid doesn't have thorns. Also Blue Fescue does not have fragrant flowers. Blue Fescue has allergic reactions like Not Available and Lovely Moth Orchid 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 Lovely Moth Orchid and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Blue Fescue and Lovely Moth Orchid
Season and care of Blue Fescue and Lovely Moth Orchid is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Fescue and Lovely Moth Orchid Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Fescue season is Not Available and Lovely Moth Orchid season is Not Available. The type of soil for Blue Fescue is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Lovely Moth Orchid is Not Available while the PH of soil for Blue Fescue is Acidic, Neutral and for Lovely Moth Orchid is Not Available.
Blue Fescue and Lovely Moth Orchid Physical Information
Blue Fescue and Lovely Moth Orchid physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Fescue height is 15.24 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Lovely Moth Orchid height is 15.20 cm and width 22.90 cm. The color specification of Blue Fescue and Lovely Moth Orchid are as follows:
Blue Fescue flower color: Not Available
Blue Fescue leaf color: Not Available
Lovely Moth Orchid flower color: White
- Lovely Moth Orchid leaf color: Green
Care of Blue Fescue and Lovely Moth Orchid
Care of Blue Fescue and Lovely Moth Orchid 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 Lovely Moth Orchid pruning is done Remove damaged leaves. In summer Blue Fescue needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lovely Moth Orchid needs Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Average Water.