Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central Asia, Eastern Asia
Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America, Brazil
Types
Mardi Gras
Kaliedoscope
Edward Goucher
Prostrata
Diothonea, Auliza
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Woods
Forests, Subtropical climates, Terrestrial, Tropical regions, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
11-15
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Light Green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Spring, Fall, Winter, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Cold climate, Humidity
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Planting
Divison, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Ample Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, light feeding and water solubles, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Rust, Spider mites, Viruses, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Insects, Mealybugs, Spider Mites
Allergy
Not Available
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Hedges
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ABELIA mosanensis
EPIDENDRUM ciliare
Common Name
Glossy abelia
Epidendrum, Fringed Star Orchid
In Hindi
Abelia
Epidendrum
In German
Abelia
Epidendrum
In French
Abelia
Epidendrum
In Spanish
Abelia
Epidendrum
In Greek
Αμπέλια
Epidendrum
In Portuguese
Abelia
Epidendrum
In Polish
Abelia
Epidendrum
In Latin
Abelia
Epidendrum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Order
Dipsacales
Asparagales
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Orchidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Epidendreae
Subfamily
Caprifolioideae
Epidendroideae
Properties of Abelia and Epidendrum
Wondering what are the properties of Abelia and Epidendrum? We provide you with everything About Abelia and Epidendrum. Abelia doesn't have thorns and Epidendrum doesn't have thorns. Also Abelia does not have fragrant flowers. Abelia has allergic reactions like Not Available and Epidendrum 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 Abelia and Epidendrum and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Abelia and Epidendrum
Season and care of Abelia and Epidendrum is important to know. While considering everything about Abelia and Epidendrum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Abelia season is Not Available and Epidendrum season is Not Available. The type of soil for Abelia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Epidendrum is Not Available while the PH of soil for Abelia is Acidic, Neutral and for Epidendrum is Acidic, Neutral.
Abelia and Epidendrum Physical Information
Abelia and Epidendrum physical information is very important for comparison. Abelia height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Epidendrum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Abelia and Epidendrum are as follows:
Abelia flower color: Not Available
Abelia leaf color: Not Available
Epidendrum flower color: White, Light Green and Ivory
- Epidendrum leaf color: Green, Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Abelia and Epidendrum
Care of Abelia and Epidendrum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Abelia pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Epidendrum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Abelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Epidendrum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water.