Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America
World/Pandemic
Types
Gymnocalycium alboareolatum , Gymnocalycium amerhauseri , Gymnocalycium andreae
Large Blue Fescue , Sea Urchin Blue Fescue, Elijah Blue blue fescue
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, Semi desert
Moist Soils, Rocky areas, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
4-9
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
13,21,22,23,24
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
creamy white, Light Pink, Not Available, Pink
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Not Applicable
Grass like
Plant Season
All year
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Not Available
Type of Soil
Sand, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Sandy
Average
Bloom Time
All year
Not Available
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
Not Available
Tolerances
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Offsets
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Dry
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No need to prune
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Mealy bugs, Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance
Not Available
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Mealybugs
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Unknown
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ornamental use
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Showy Tree
Edging, Groundcover, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
GYMNOCALYCIUM
FESTUCA
Common Name
Chin Cactus
Blue Fescue, Field Fescue
In Hindi
Gymnocalycium
ब्लू हुक्म
In German
Gymnocalycium
blau -Schwingel
In French
Gymnocalycium
bleu fétuque
In Spanish
Gymnocalycium
azul festuca
In Greek
Gymnocalycium
μπλε Φεστούκα
In Portuguese
Gymnocalycium
azul festuca
In Polish
Gymnocalycium
niebieski Kostrzewa
In Latin
Gymnocalycium
blue Fescue
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Cyperales
Genus
Gymnocalycium
Festuca
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Trichocereeae
Poeae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Pooideae
Properties of Gymnocalycium and Blue Fescue
Wondering what are the properties of Gymnocalycium and Blue Fescue? We provide you with everything About Gymnocalycium and Blue Fescue. Gymnocalycium doesn't have thorns and Blue Fescue doesn't have thorns. Also Gymnocalycium does not have fragrant flowers. Gymnocalycium has allergic reactions like Unknown and Blue 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 Gymnocalycium and Blue Fescue and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Gymnocalycium and Blue Fescue
Season and care of Gymnocalycium and Blue Fescue is important to know. While considering everything about Gymnocalycium and Blue Fescue Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gymnocalycium season is All year and Blue Fescue season is All year. The type of soil for Gymnocalycium is Sand, Sandy and for Blue Fescue is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Gymnocalycium is Neutral and for Blue Fescue is Acidic, Neutral.
Gymnocalycium and Blue Fescue Physical Information
Gymnocalycium and Blue Fescue physical information is very important for comparison. Gymnocalycium height is 12.50 cm and width 8.00 cm whereas Blue Fescue height is 15.24 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Gymnocalycium and Blue Fescue are as follows:
Gymnocalycium flower color: creamy white, Light Pink, Not Available and Pink
Gymnocalycium leaf color: Green and Not Available
Blue Fescue flower color: Not Available
- Blue Fescue leaf color: Not Available
Care of Gymnocalycium and Blue Fescue
Care of Gymnocalycium and Blue Fescue include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gymnocalycium pruning is done No need to prune and Blue Fescue pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Gymnocalycium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Blue Fescue needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.