Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Epiphyte
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Central America
Europe, Northern America
Types
Brassia allenii, Brassia caudata, Brassia cochleata
Persian lilac, Dwarf Korean lilac, Tree lilacs, Chinese lilac, Himalayan lilac
Habitat
Coastal Regions
Roadsides, Rocky areas, Thickets
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
3-7
Sunset Zone
H2
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green, Gold, Plum, Sienna
Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
-
Fruit Color
Brown, Light Green
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Lemon yellow, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
-
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
-
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires a lot of watering, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
-
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
-
Prune after flowering, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Occasional light liquid fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Powdery mildew, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
Eye irritation, Itchy eyes, Runny nose
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Fever, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Air freshner, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Cutflower, Edging, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
BRASSIA arcuigera
Syringa
Common Name
Arching Brassia, Arching Spider Orchid, Orchid
Lilac
In Hindi
Arching Brassia plant
बकाइन
In German
Arching Brassia Pflanze
Flieder
In French
plante Arching Brassia
lilas
In Spanish
planta de arqueo Brassia
lila
In Greek
φυτό κύρτωση Brassia
πασχαλιά
In Portuguese
planta arqueamento Brassia
lilás
In Polish
Wyginając Brassia roślin
liliowy
In Latin
Curva Brassia herba
lilac
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Lamiales
Family
Orchidaceae
Oleaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
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Season and Care of Arching Brassia and Lilacs
Season and care of Arching Brassia and Lilacs is important to know. While considering everything about Arching Brassia and Lilacs Care, growing season is an essential factor. Arching Brassia season is Summer and Fall and Lilacs season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Arching Brassia is and for Lilacs is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Arching Brassia is and for Lilacs is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral.
Arching Brassia and Lilacs Physical Information
Arching Brassia and Lilacs physical information is very important for comparison. Arching Brassia height is 50.80 cm and width 66.04 cm whereas Lilacs height is 10.00 cm and width 9.00 cm. The color specification of Arching Brassia and Lilacs are as follows:
Arching Brassia flower color: Light Yellow, Yellow green, Gold, Plum and Sienna
Arching Brassia leaf color: Green
Lilacs flower color: Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White and Yellow
- Lilacs leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Arching Brassia and Lilacs
Care of Arching Brassia and Lilacs include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Arching Brassia pruning is done and Lilacs pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune prior to new growth, 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 Lilacs needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.