Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic
Mexico, Central America
Types
Large Blue Fescue , Sea Urchin Blue Fescue, Elijah Blue blue fescue
Not Available
Habitat
Moist Soils, Rocky areas, Well Drained
Tropical rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
10-13
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Not Available
Orange, Gold, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Long Elliptic
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Not Available
Medium
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, Late Spring, Late Winter
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
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, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, 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, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
FESTUCA
GUARIANTHE aurantiaca
Common Name
Blue Fescue, Field Fescue
Orange Cattleya, Orange Guarianthe Orchid
In Hindi
ब्लू हुक्म
ऑरेंज Cattleya
In German
blau -Schwingel
Orange Cattleya
In French
bleu fétuque
orange Cattleya
In Spanish
azul festuca
Orange Cattleya
In Greek
μπλε Φεστούκα
πορτοκαλί Cattleya
In Portuguese
azul festuca
laranja Cattleya
In Polish
niebieski Kostrzewa
pomarańczowy Cattleya
In Latin
blue Fescue
Oncidium aureum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Asparagales
Family
Poaceae
Orchidaceae
Genus
Festuca
Chrysobalanus
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Pooideae
Epidendroideae
Properties of Blue Fescue and Orange Cattleya
Wondering what are the properties of Blue Fescue and Orange Cattleya? We provide you with everything About Blue Fescue and Orange Cattleya. Blue Fescue doesn't have thorns and Orange Cattleya doesn't have thorns. Also Blue Fescue does not have fragrant flowers. Blue Fescue has allergic reactions like Not Available and Orange Cattleya 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 Orange Cattleya and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Blue Fescue and Orange Cattleya
Season and care of Blue Fescue and Orange Cattleya is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Fescue and Orange Cattleya Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Fescue season is Not Available and Orange Cattleya season is Not Available. The type of soil for Blue Fescue is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Orange Cattleya is Not Available while the PH of soil for Blue Fescue is Acidic, Neutral and for Orange Cattleya is Not Available.
Blue Fescue and Orange Cattleya Physical Information
Blue Fescue and Orange Cattleya physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Fescue height is 15.24 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Orange Cattleya height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Blue Fescue and Orange Cattleya are as follows:
Blue Fescue flower color: Not Available
Blue Fescue leaf color: Not Available
Orange Cattleya flower color: Orange, Gold and Orange Red
- Orange Cattleya leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Blue Fescue and Orange Cattleya
Care of Blue Fescue and Orange Cattleya 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 Orange Cattleya pruning is done 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 Orange Cattleya needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.