Bromeliad

Epidendrum

About Bromeliad and Epidendrum

Bromeliad

Epidendrum

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What is

Life Span

Annual or Biennial

Perennial

Type

Epiphyte

Origin

South America

Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America, Brazil

Types

Diothonea, Auliza

Number of Varieties

31000

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Habitat

Homesteads, Screen Cottage and Informal Garden, Woodlands

Forests, Subtropical climates, Terrestrial, Tropical regions, Wet lands

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-1111-15

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AHS Heat Zone

12-9

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 22, 23, 24

H1, H2

Habit

Rosette/Stemless

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

60.00 cm15.20 cm

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Minimum Width

60.00 cm20.30 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Red

White, Light Green, Ivory

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Leaf Color in Spring

Light Green, Burgundy

Green, Light Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Light Green, Burgundy

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Light Green, Burgundy

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green, Burgundy

Green, Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Long and slender with very sharp edges

Linear

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Slow

Type of Soil

Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer

Early Spring, Fall, Winter, Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Cold climate, Humidity

Care

Where to Plant?

Pot

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Corms or bulbs, From Rhizomes, Rhizome division

Divison, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Never Over-water

Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

Ample Water

In Winter

Average Water

Ample Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Slightly Acidic

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Moist but well drained, Sandy

Soil Drainage Capacity

Poorly Drained

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Indirect sunlight, Partial shade

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, light feeding and water solubles, Water soluble fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

Pests and diseases free

Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Rust, Spider mites, Viruses, Whiteflies

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Cold climate, Humidity

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Coarse

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Hummingbirds

Bees, Insects, Mealybugs, Spider Mites

Allergy

Asthma

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beautification, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Part of Plant Used

Flowers

Other Uses

Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Houseplant, Informal Garden

Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Bromeliad

EPIDENDRUM ciliare

Common Name

Bromeliad

Epidendrum, Fringed Star Orchid

In Hindi

Bromeliad

Epidendrum

In German

Bromeliad

Epidendrum

In French

Bromeliad

Epidendrum

In Spanish

Bromeliad

Epidendrum

In Greek

Bromeliad

Epidendrum

In Portuguese

Bromeliad

Epidendrum

In Polish

Bromeliad

Epidendrum

In Latin

Bromeliad

Epidendrum

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Spermatophyta

Tracheophyta

Class

Liliopsida

Order

Bromeliales

Asparagales

Family

Bromeliaceae

Orchidaceae

Genus

Aechmea

Coilostylis

Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Tribe

Epidendreae

Subfamily

Epidendroideae

Number of Species

34771500

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Properties of Bromeliad and Epidendrum

Wondering what are the properties of Bromeliad and Epidendrum? We provide you with everything About Bromeliad and Epidendrum. Bromeliad has thorns and Epidendrum doesn't have thorns. Also Bromeliad does not have fragrant flowers. Bromeliad has allergic reactions like and Epidendrum has allergic reactions like . 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 Epidendrum and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Bromeliad and Epidendrum

Season and care of Bromeliad and Epidendrum is important to know. While considering everything about Bromeliad and Epidendrum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bromeliad season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Epidendrum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bromeliad is Sand and for Epidendrum is while the PH of soil for Bromeliad is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Epidendrum is Acidic, Neutral.

Bromeliad and Epidendrum Physical Information

Bromeliad and Epidendrum physical information is very important for comparison. Bromeliad height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Epidendrum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Bromeliad and Epidendrum are as follows:

Bromeliad flower color: White and Red
Bromeliad leaf color: Light Green and Burgundy
Epidendrum flower color: White, Light Green and Ivory
Epidendrum leaf color: Green, Light Green and Dark Green

Care of Bromeliad and Epidendrum

Care of Bromeliad and Epidendrum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bromeliad pruning is done 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 Bromeliad 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.