Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia
Types
Not Available
Blue fescue, Large Blue fescue
Habitat
Subtropical climates
Moist Soils, Rocky areas, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8 - 1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
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
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Gold, Light Pink
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Blue Green, Tan, Gray
Leaf Shape
Long Elliptic
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
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Cold climate, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Medium, Never Over-water, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Not Available
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Fever, Immunity, tuberculosis, Vomiting
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
DENDROBIUM farmeri
FESTUCA glauca 'Boulder Blue'
Common Name
Dendrobium, Farmer's Dendrobium, Sentinel Orchid
Blue Fescue, Boulder Blue Fescue
In Hindi
Dendrobium
Boulder Blue Fescue
In German
Dendrobium
Boulder Blau -Schwingel
In French
Dendrobium
Boulder bleu fétuque
In Spanish
dendrobium
Boulder azul de la hierba festuca
In Greek
Dendrobium
Boulder μπλε γρασίδι φεστούκα
In Portuguese
dendrobium
Boulder Blue Grass festuca
In Polish
Dendrobium
Boulder niebieskie trawy kostrzewy
In Latin
dendrobium
Hyacintho herba, lapidem fescue
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Cyperales
Family
Orchidaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Pooideae
Season and Care of Dendrobium and Boulder Blue Fescue
Season and care of Dendrobium and Boulder Blue Fescue is important to know. While considering everything about Dendrobium and Boulder Blue Fescue Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dendrobium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Boulder Blue Fescue season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dendrobium is Not Available and for Boulder Blue Fescue is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dendrobium is Acidic, Neutral and for Boulder Blue Fescue is Acidic, Neutral.
Dendrobium and Boulder Blue Fescue Physical Information
Dendrobium and Boulder Blue Fescue physical information is very important for comparison. Dendrobium height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Boulder Blue Fescue height is 30.50 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Dendrobium and Boulder Blue Fescue are as follows:
Dendrobium flower color: White, Yellow, Gold and Light Pink
Dendrobium leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Boulder Blue Fescue flower color: Not Available
- Boulder Blue Fescue leaf color: Blue Green and Gray
Care of Dendrobium and Boulder Blue Fescue
Care of Dendrobium and Boulder Blue Fescue include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dendrobium pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Boulder Blue Fescue pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Dendrobium 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.