Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Africa, South-Eastern Asia
Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America, Brazil
Types
Not Available
Diothonea, Auliza
Habitat
Subtropical forests, Tropical regions
Forests, Subtropical climates, Terrestrial, Tropical regions, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
11-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
H1, H2
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pale Yellow, Yellow green
White, Light Green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Light Green
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Brown, Light Yellow, Tan
Green, Dark Green
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Spring, Fall, Winter, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Cold climate, Humidity
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Divison, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, light feeding and water solubles, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Downy mildew, Purple Blotch, Red blotch
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Rust, Spider mites, Viruses, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Cold climate, Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flies, pollinators
Bees, Insects, Mealybugs, Spider Mites
Allergy
conjunctivitis, sneezing
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Soil protection
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Dysentry, Jaundice, Menstrual Disorders
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Leaf Stalks
Flowers
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as a fodder tree in agricultural areas
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Terminalia arjuna
EPIDENDRUM ciliare
Common Name
Arjuna
Epidendrum, Fringed Star Orchid
In Hindi
अर्जुन वृक्ष
Epidendrum
In German
Terminalia arjuna
Epidendrum
In French
Terminalia arjuna
Epidendrum
In Spanish
Migdałecznik arjuna
Epidendrum
In Greek
arjuna
Epidendrum
In Portuguese
Migdałecznik arjuna
Epidendrum
In Polish
Migdałecznik arjuna
Epidendrum
In Latin
arjuna
Epidendrum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Not Available
Not Available
Order
Myrtales
Asparagales
Family
Poaceae
Orchidaceae
Genus
Terminilia
Coilostylis
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Epidendreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Epidendroideae
Season and Care of Arjuna Tree and Epidendrum
Season and care of Arjuna Tree and Epidendrum is important to know. While considering everything about Arjuna Tree and Epidendrum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Arjuna Tree season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Epidendrum season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Arjuna Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Epidendrum is Not Available while the PH of soil for Arjuna Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Epidendrum is Acidic, Neutral.
Arjuna Tree and Epidendrum Physical Information
Arjuna Tree and Epidendrum physical information is very important for comparison. Arjuna Tree height is 300.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Epidendrum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Arjuna Tree and Epidendrum are as follows:
Arjuna Tree flower color: Pale Yellow and Yellow green
Arjuna Tree leaf color: Green
Epidendrum flower color: White, Light Green and Ivory
- Epidendrum leaf color: Green, Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Arjuna Tree and Epidendrum
Care of Arjuna Tree and Epidendrum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Arjuna Tree pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Epidendrum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Arjuna Tree 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.