Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin, South America
Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America, Brazil
Types
not available
Diothonea, Auliza
Habitat
Homesteads, Screen Cottage and Informal Garden, Woodlands
Forests, Subtropical climates, Terrestrial, Tropical regions, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
11-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Red
White, Light Green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Non Fruiting Plant
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
Leaf Shape
Long and slender with very sharp edges
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Sand
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring, Fall, Winter, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Humidity
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 Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water
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
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Moist but well drained, Sandy
Not Available
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees, Insects, Mealybugs, Spider Mites
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers
Other Uses
Not Available
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Houseplant, Informal Garden
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
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
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Not Available
Order
Bromeliales
Asparagales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Orchidaceae
Genus
Aechmea
Coilostylis
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Epidendreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Epidendroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
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 Not Available 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.