Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Central America
Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America, Brazil
Types
Brassia allenii, Brassia caudata, Brassia cochleata
Diothonea, Auliza
Habitat
Coastal Regions
Forests, Subtropical climates, Terrestrial, Tropical regions, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
11-15
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green, Gold, Plum, Sienna
White, Light Green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Light Green
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Linear
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
The pH of Soil
-
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Early Spring, Fall, Winter, Indeterminate
Tolerances
-
Cold climate, Humidity
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
Divison, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
-
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Occasional light 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
-
Cold climate, Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Bees, Insects, Mealybugs, Spider Mites
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
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
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
BRASSIA arcuigera
EPIDENDRUM ciliare
Common Name
Arching Brassia, Arching Spider Orchid, Orchid
Epidendrum, Fringed Star Orchid
In Hindi
Arching Brassia plant
Epidendrum
In German
Arching Brassia Pflanze
Epidendrum
In French
plante Arching Brassia
Epidendrum
In Spanish
planta de arqueo Brassia
Epidendrum
In Greek
φυτό κύρτωση Brassia
Epidendrum
In Portuguese
planta arqueamento Brassia
Epidendrum
In Polish
Wyginając Brassia roślin
Epidendrum
In Latin
Curva Brassia herba
Epidendrum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Order
Asparagales
Asparagales
Family
Orchidaceae
Orchidaceae
Genus
Brassica
Coilostylis
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Cymbidieae
Epidendreae
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Epidendroideae
Season and Care of Arching Brassia and Epidendrum
Season and care of Arching Brassia and Epidendrum is important to know. While considering everything about Arching Brassia and Epidendrum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Arching Brassia season is Summer and Fall and Epidendrum season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Arching Brassia is and for Epidendrum is while the PH of soil for Arching Brassia is and for Epidendrum is Acidic, Neutral.
Arching Brassia and Epidendrum Physical Information
Arching Brassia and Epidendrum physical information is very important for comparison. Arching Brassia height is 50.80 cm and width 66.04 cm whereas Epidendrum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Arching Brassia and Epidendrum are as follows:
Arching Brassia flower color: Light Yellow, Yellow green, Gold, Plum and Sienna
Arching Brassia leaf color: Green
Epidendrum flower color: White, Light Green and Ivory
- Epidendrum leaf color: Green, Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Arching Brassia and Epidendrum
Care of Arching Brassia and Epidendrum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Arching Brassia pruning is done and Epidendrum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Arching Brassia 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.