Celosia

Epidendrum

About Celosia and Epidendrum

Celosia

Epidendrum

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Perennial

Type

Flowering Plants

Epiphyte

Origin

North America, Central America, South America, Middle Africa, Asia, Central Asia

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

Types

Cristata, Plumosa, Spicata

Diothonea, Auliza

Number of Varieties

31000

0 40000

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Habitat

Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

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

USDA Hardiness Zone

1-1511-15

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-2

12-9

Sunset Zone

5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

H1, H2

Habit

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

20.30 cm15.20 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

20.30 cm20.30 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Lavender, Ivory

White, Light Green, Ivory

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Green, Light Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Y-shaped

Linear

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Very Fast

Slow

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall

Early Spring, Fall, Winter, Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Cold climate, Humidity

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Transplanting

Divison, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Reduce watering during fall, Requires regular watering, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Water Deeply

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

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Prune ocassionally

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

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

Plant Tolerance

Foliage Texture

Medium

Epidendrum

In Latin

Celosia

Epidendrum

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Caryophyllales

Asparagales

Family

Amaranthaceae

Orchidaceae

Genus

Celosia

Coilostylis

Clade

Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Monocots

Tribe

Epidendreae

Subfamily

Epidendroideae

Number of Species

111500

1 27800

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Properties of Celosia and Epidendrum

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

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Season and Care of Celosia and Epidendrum

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

Celosia and Epidendrum Physical Information

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

Celosia flower color: Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Lavender and Ivory
Celosia leaf color: Green
Epidendrum flower color: White, Light Green and Ivory
Epidendrum leaf color: Green, Light Green and Dark Green

Care of Celosia and Epidendrum

Care of Celosia and Epidendrum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Celosia pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Epidendrum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Celosia 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.