Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Central America
Japan
Types
Brassia allenii, Brassia caudata, Brassia cochleata
not available
Habitat
Coastal Regions
All sorts of environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
4-8
Sunset Zone
H2
A3, 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
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green, Gold, Plum, Sienna
Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown, Light Green
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Crimson, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Red, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Red, Dark Red, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Acuminate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Not Available
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Not Available
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Occasional light liquid fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Free of serious pests and diseases
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought, Pollution
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Cottage Garden, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Not Available
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
BRASSIA arcuigera
BERBERIS thunbergii f. atropurpurea 'Crimson Pygmy'
Common Name
Arching Brassia, Arching Spider Orchid, Orchid
Japanese Burberry
In Hindi
Arching Brassia plant
crimson pygmy
In German
Arching Brassia Pflanze
crimson pygmy
In French
plante Arching Brassia
crimson pygmy
In Spanish
planta de arqueo Brassia
crimson pygmy
In Greek
φυτό κύρτωση Brassia
crimson pygmy
In Portuguese
planta arqueamento Brassia
crimson pygmy
In Polish
Wyginając Brassia roślin
crimson pygmy
In Latin
Curva Brassia herba
crimson pygmy
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Ranunculales
Family
Orchidaceae
Berberidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Cymbidieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Arching Brassia and Crimson Pygmy
Season and care of Arching Brassia and Crimson Pygmy is important to know. While considering everything about Arching Brassia and Crimson Pygmy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Arching Brassia season is Summer and Fall and Crimson Pygmy season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Arching Brassia is Not Available and for Crimson Pygmy is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Arching Brassia is Not Available and for Crimson Pygmy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Arching Brassia and Crimson Pygmy Physical Information
Arching Brassia and Crimson Pygmy physical information is very important for comparison. Arching Brassia height is 50.80 cm and width 66.04 cm whereas Crimson Pygmy height is 45.70 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Arching Brassia and Crimson Pygmy are as follows:
Arching Brassia flower color: Light Yellow, Yellow green, Gold, Plum and Sienna
Arching Brassia leaf color: Green
Crimson Pygmy flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
- Crimson Pygmy leaf color: Crimson and Dark Red
Care of Arching Brassia and Crimson Pygmy
Care of Arching Brassia and Crimson Pygmy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Arching Brassia pruning is done No pruning needed and Crimson Pygmy pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Arching Brassia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Crimson Pygmy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.