Type
Epiphyte
Flowering Plants
Origin
Central America
America, Europe
Types
Brassia allenii, Brassia caudata, Brassia cochleata
Clump verbena, Moss verbena, Annual Verbena, Brazilian verbena, Sandpaper Verbana
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Coastal Regions
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
3-9
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H2
not available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Not Available
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green, Gold, Plum, Sienna
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown, Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Oblovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Not Available
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
Do not water frequently, Medium, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Not Available
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
No pruning needed
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Prune regularly, Prune to control growth
Fertilizers
Occasional light liquid fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Invasive
No
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Arthritis, Asthma, Chest Pain, Itchiness, Whooping Cough
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Arthritis, Gallbladder Diseases, Itching, Jaundice, Joint pain, Kidney problems, Liver problems, Metabolic disorders, Sore throat, Upset stomach, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Air freshner, Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics, Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for flavoring in Liquors, dairy products, gelatins,puddings, meats, candies, etc., Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Bonsai, Container, Edible, Herb
Botanical Name
BRASSIA arcuigera
Purpletop Vervain
Common Name
Arching Brassia, Arching Spider Orchid, Orchid
Verbena
In Hindi
Arching Brassia plant
verbena
In German
Arching Brassia Pflanze
Eisenkraut
In French
plante Arching Brassia
verveine
In Spanish
planta de arqueo Brassia
Verbena
In Greek
φυτό κύρτωση Brassia
λουίζα
In Portuguese
planta arqueamento Brassia
verbena
In Polish
Wyginając Brassia roślin
werbena
In Latin
Curva Brassia herba
Grindelia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Lamiales
Family
Orchidaceae
Verbenaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Cymbidieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Arching Brassia and Verbena
Season and care of Arching Brassia and Verbena is important to know. While considering everything about Arching Brassia and Verbena Care, growing season is an essential factor. Arching Brassia season is Summer and Fall and Verbena season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Arching Brassia is Not Available and for Verbena is Well drained while the PH of soil for Arching Brassia is Not Available and for Verbena is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Arching Brassia and Verbena Physical Information
Arching Brassia and Verbena physical information is very important for comparison. Arching Brassia height is 50.80 cm and width 66.04 cm whereas Verbena height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Arching Brassia and Verbena are as follows:
Arching Brassia flower color: Light Yellow, Yellow green, Gold, Plum and Sienna
Arching Brassia leaf color: Green
Verbena flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Verbena leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Arching Brassia and Verbena
Care of Arching Brassia and Verbena include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Arching Brassia pruning is done No pruning needed and Verbena pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Prune regularly and Prune to control growth. In summer Arching Brassia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Verbena needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.