Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia
Types
Not Available
Blue fescue, Large Blue fescue
Habitat
Humid climates
Moist Soils, Rocky areas, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Pink
Blue Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Dark Green, Rose
Blue Green, Tan, Gray
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs small amount of water, Needs Very high moisture
Requires regular watering
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat And Humidity, Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Not Available
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hanging Basket, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
TILLANDSIA bulbosa
FESTUCA glauca 'Boulder Blue'
Common Name
Bulbous Air Plant, Dancing Bulb
Blue Fescue, Boulder Blue Fescue
In Hindi
Dancing Bulb
Boulder Blue Fescue
In German
Dancing Bulb
Boulder Blau -Schwingel
In French
Dancing Bulb
Boulder bleu fétuque
In Spanish
Dancing Bulb
Boulder azul de la hierba festuca
In Greek
Dancing Bulb
Boulder μπλε γρασίδι φεστούκα
In Portuguese
Dancing Bulb
Boulder Blue Grass festuca
In Polish
Dancing Bulb
Boulder niebieskie trawy kostrzewy
In Latin
Dancing Bulb
Hyacintho herba, lapidem fescue
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Bromeliaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Poeae
Subfamily
Tillandsioideae.
Pooideae
Season and Care of Dancing Bulb and Boulder Blue Fescue
Season and care of Dancing Bulb and Boulder Blue Fescue is important to know. While considering everything about Dancing Bulb and Boulder Blue Fescue Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dancing Bulb season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Boulder Blue Fescue season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dancing Bulb is Not Available and for Boulder Blue Fescue is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dancing Bulb is Not Available and for Boulder Blue Fescue is Acidic, Neutral.
Dancing Bulb and Boulder Blue Fescue Physical Information
Dancing Bulb and Boulder Blue Fescue physical information is very important for comparison. Dancing Bulb height is 12.70 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Boulder Blue Fescue height is 30.50 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Dancing Bulb and Boulder Blue Fescue are as follows:
Dancing Bulb flower color: Purple
Dancing Bulb leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Pink
Boulder Blue Fescue flower color: Not Available
- Boulder Blue Fescue leaf color: Blue Green and Gray
Care of Dancing Bulb and Boulder Blue Fescue
Care of Dancing Bulb and Boulder Blue Fescue include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dancing Bulb pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Boulder Blue Fescue pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Dancing Bulb needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Boulder Blue Fescue needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.