Origin
Central America
Latin America and the Caribbean
Types
Brassia allenii, Brassia caudata, Brassia cochleata
Not Available
Habitat
Coastal Regions
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
9-12
Sunset Zone
H2
H1, H2, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green, Gold, Plum, Sienna
Yellow, Red, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Multi-Color
Fruit Color
Brown, Light Green
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
bipinnate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Occasional light liquid fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Bronchitis, Chest pain, Cough, Fever, Kidney Stones, Malaria, Purgative, Sore Eyes, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Medicinal oil, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
BRASSIA arcuigera
CAESALPINIA pulcherrima
Common Name
Arching Brassia, Arching Spider Orchid, Orchid
Pride of Barbados
In Hindi
Arching Brassia plant
Pride of Barbados
In German
Arching Brassia Pflanze
Stolz von Barbados
In French
plante Arching Brassia
Fierté de la Barbade
In Spanish
planta de arqueo Brassia
Orgullo de Barbados
In Greek
φυτό κύρτωση Brassia
Υπερηφάνεια των Μπαρμπάντος
In Portuguese
planta arqueamento Brassia
Offs Pridi Varvias
In Polish
Wyginając Brassia roślin
Pridi offs Varvias
In Latin
Curva Brassia herba
Pridi offs Varvias
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Fabales
Family
Orchidaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Brassica
Caesalpinia
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Cymbidieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Arching Brassia and Pride of Barbados
Wondering what are the properties of Arching Brassia and Pride of Barbados? We provide you with everything About Arching Brassia and Pride of Barbados. Arching Brassia doesn't have thorns and Pride of Barbados doesn't have thorns. Also Arching Brassia does not have fragrant flowers. Arching Brassia has allergic reactions like Not Available and Pride of Barbados 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 Arching Brassia and Pride of Barbados and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Arching Brassia and Pride of Barbados
Season and care of Arching Brassia and Pride of Barbados is important to know. While considering everything about Arching Brassia and Pride of Barbados Care, growing season is an essential factor. Arching Brassia season is Summer and Fall and Pride of Barbados season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Arching Brassia is Not Available and for Pride of Barbados is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Arching Brassia is Not Available and for Pride of Barbados is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Arching Brassia and Pride of Barbados Physical Information
Arching Brassia and Pride of Barbados physical information is very important for comparison. Arching Brassia height is 50.80 cm and width 66.04 cm whereas Pride of Barbados height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Arching Brassia and Pride of Barbados are as follows:
Arching Brassia flower color: Light Yellow, Yellow green, Gold, Plum and Sienna
Arching Brassia leaf color: Green
Pride of Barbados flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange
- Pride of Barbados leaf color: Green
Care of Arching Brassia and Pride of Barbados
Care of Arching Brassia and Pride of Barbados include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Arching Brassia pruning is done No pruning needed and Pride of Barbados pruning is done 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 Pride of Barbados needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.