Life Span
Annual
  
Perennial
  
Type
Epiphyte
  
Epiphyte
  
Origin
Southeastern Asia
  
Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America, Brazil
  
Types
Aerides Falcata
Aerides lawrenciae
Aerides multiflorum
Aerides rosea
  
Diothonea, Auliza
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
gardens, Grassland
  
Forests, Subtropical climates, Terrestrial, Tropical regions, Wet lands
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
13-15
  
11-15
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
  
12-9
  
Sunset Zone
H2
  
H1, H2
  
Habit
Clump-Forming
  
Clump-Forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Gold, Fuchsia, Ivory
  
White, Light Green, Ivory
  
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
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
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Strap shaped
  
Linear
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Slow
  
Slow
  
Type of Soil
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
The pH of Soil
Not Available
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Not Available
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
  
Early Spring, Fall, Winter, Indeterminate
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Cold climate, Humidity
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
  
Divison, Stem Planting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Low
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply, Water twice a day in the initial period
  
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
  
  
Soil pH
Not Available
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
  
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
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Coarse
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Not Available
  
No
  
Attracts
Not Available
  
Bees, Insects, Mealybugs, Spider Mites
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
Asthma
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
  
Beautification, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Ear ache
  
No Medicinal Use
  
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
  
Flowers
  
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
  
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
  
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
  
Botanical Name
AERIDES houlletiana
  
EPIDENDRUM ciliare
  
Common Name
Aerides, Orchid
  
Epidendrum, Fringed Star Orchid
  
In Hindi
Aerides
  
Epidendrum
  
In German
Aerides
  
Epidendrum
  
In French
Aerides
  
Epidendrum
  
In Spanish
Aerides
  
Epidendrum
  
In Greek
Αέρηδες
  
Epidendrum
  
In Portuguese
Aerides
  
Epidendrum
  
In Polish
Aerides
  
Epidendrum
  
In Latin
Aerides
  
Epidendrum
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Tracheophyta
  
Tracheophyta
  
Class
Liliopsida
  
Not Available
  
Order
Asparagales
  
Asparagales
  
Family
Orchidaceae
  
Orchidaceae
  
Genus
Aerides
  
Coilostylis
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Tribe
Vandeae
  
Epidendreae
  
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
  
Epidendroideae
  
Season and Care of Aerides and Epidendrum
Season and care of Aerides and Epidendrum is important to know. While considering everything about Aerides and Epidendrum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Aerides season is Spring and Summer and Epidendrum season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Aerides is Not Available and for Epidendrum is Not Available while the PH of soil for Aerides is Not Available and for Epidendrum is Acidic, Neutral.
Aerides and Epidendrum Physical Information
Aerides and Epidendrum physical information is very important for comparison. Aerides height is 40.60 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Epidendrum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Aerides and Epidendrum are as follows:
Aerides flower color: Light Yellow, Gold, Fuchsia and Ivory
Aerides leaf color: Not Available
Epidendrum flower color: White, Light Green and Ivory
- Epidendrum leaf color: Green, Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Aerides and Epidendrum
Care of Aerides and Epidendrum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Aerides pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Epidendrum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Aerides 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.