Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Annual
Origin
Hybrid origin, South America
Southeastern Asia
Types
not available
Aerides Falcata
Aerides lawrenciae
Aerides multiflorum
Aerides rosea
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Homesteads, Screen Cottage and Informal Garden, Woodlands
gardens, Grassland
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
13-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H2
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Red
Light Yellow, Gold, Fuchsia, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Multi-Color
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Burgundy
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Burgundy
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Burgundy
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Burgundy
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long and slender with very sharp edges
Strap shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Sand
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Not Available
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Corms or bulbs, From Rhizomes, Rhizome division
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Not Available
Soil Type
Moist but well drained, Sandy
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Indirect sunlight, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Self-Sowing
No
Not Available
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
Unknown
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Ear ache
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Whole plant
Other Uses
Not Available
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Houseplant, Informal Garden
Container, Cutflower, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Bromeliad
AERIDES houlletiana
Common Name
Bromeliad
Aerides, Orchid
In Hindi
Bromeliad
Aerides
In German
Bromeliad
Aerides
In French
Bromeliad
Aerides
In Spanish
Bromeliad
Aerides
In Greek
Bromeliad
Αέρηδες
In Portuguese
Bromeliad
Aerides
In Polish
Bromeliad
Aerides
In Latin
Bromeliad
Aerides
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Bromeliales
Asparagales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Orchidaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Vandeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Epidendroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Bromeliad and Aerides
Wondering what are the properties of Bromeliad and Aerides? We provide you with everything About Bromeliad and Aerides. Bromeliad has thorns and Aerides doesn't have thorns. Also Bromeliad does not have fragrant flowers. Bromeliad has allergic reactions like Unknown and Aerides has allergic reactions like Unknown. 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 Bromeliad and Aerides and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bromeliad and Aerides
Season and care of Bromeliad and Aerides is important to know. While considering everything about Bromeliad and Aerides Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bromeliad season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Aerides season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bromeliad is Sand and for Aerides is Not Available while the PH of soil for Bromeliad is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Aerides is Not Available.
Bromeliad and Aerides Physical Information
Bromeliad and Aerides physical information is very important for comparison. Bromeliad height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Aerides height is 40.60 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Bromeliad and Aerides are as follows:
Bromeliad flower color: White and Red
Bromeliad leaf color: Light Green and Burgundy
Aerides flower color: Light Yellow, Gold, Fuchsia and Ivory
- Aerides leaf color: Not Available
Care of Bromeliad and Aerides
Care of Bromeliad and Aerides include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bromeliad pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Aerides pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Bromeliad needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Aerides needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
