Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus, Spurge
Grass
Origin
Not Available
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe
Types
not available
Lustrous Creeping Red Fescue, Rubra trichophylla, Rubra rubra
Habitat
Desert, Semi arid regions
Wide range of ecological site
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
2-7
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
7 - 1
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Mat-forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Tan
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Grass like
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Not Available
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun, Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
Needs 2-3 times watering per week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Not Available
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune ocassionally, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune grass to maintain level
Fertilizers
Does not require fertilizer once established
fertilize in fall
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Billbugs, Dollar spot, Pythium blight, Red blotch, Red thread, White grubs
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun
Not Available
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Showy Fruit
Not Available
No
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
No
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Showy Foliage
Not Available
No
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Invasive
Not Available
Sometimes
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
Insects, Not Available
Bugs
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Erosion control, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Unknown
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Edging, Groundcover, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
PACHYCEREUS weberi
FESTUCA rubra
Common Name
candelabro
Red Fescue
In Hindi
candelabro
Red Fescue
In German
candelabro
Rotschwingel
In French
candelabro
fétuque rouge
In Spanish
candelabro
festuca roja
In Greek
candelabro
κόκκινο Φεστούκα
In Portuguese
candelabro
Red festuca
In Polish
candelabro
Kostrzewa czerwona
In Latin
candelabro
Red Fescue
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Cyperales
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Candelabro and Red Fescue
Wondering what are the properties of Candelabro and Red Fescue? We provide you with everything About Candelabro and Red Fescue. Candelabro has thorns and Red Fescue doesn't have thorns. Also Candelabro does not have fragrant flowers. Candelabro has allergic reactions like Unknown and Red Fescue has allergic reactions like Unknown. 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 Candelabro and Red Fescue and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Candelabro and Red Fescue
Season and care of Candelabro and Red Fescue is important to know. While considering everything about Candelabro and Red Fescue Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candelabro season is Not Available and Red Fescue season is Not Available. The type of soil for Candelabro is Not Available and for Red Fescue is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Candelabro is Not Available and for Red Fescue is Acidic, Neutral.
Candelabro and Red Fescue Physical Information
Candelabro and Red Fescue physical information is very important for comparison. Candelabro height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Red Fescue height is 5.10 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Candelabro and Red Fescue are as follows:
Candelabro flower color: Not Available
Candelabro leaf color: Not Available
Red Fescue flower color: Not Available
- Red Fescue leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Candelabro and Red Fescue
Care of Candelabro and Red Fescue include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candelabro pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Fescue pruning is done Prune grass to maintain level. In summer Candelabro needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Fescue needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.