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About Centipede Grass and Epidendrum


About Epidendrum and Centipede Grass


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Perennial   

Type
Grass   
Epiphyte   

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

Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle   
Diothonea, Auliza   

Number of Varieties
100   
99+
Not Available   

Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods   
Forests, Subtropical climates, Terrestrial, Tropical regions, Wet lands   

USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10   
11-15   

AHS Heat Zone
10 - 7   
12-9   

Sunset Zone
7, 9, 10   
H1, H2   

Habit
Spreading   
Clump-Forming   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
2.50 cm   
99+
15.20 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
3.00 cm   
99+
20.30 cm   
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White   
White, Light Green, Ivory   

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor   
Bicolor   

Fruit Color
Not Available   
Non Fruiting Plant   

Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Yellow green   
Green, Light Green, Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green   
Green, Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Yellow green   
Green, Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Lemon yellow, Tan   
Green, Dark Green   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Oblovate   
Linear   

Thorns
No   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun   
Partial Sun, Partial shade   

Growth Rate
Medium   
Slow   

Type of Soil
Loam, Sand   
Not Available   

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral   
Acidic, Neutral   

Soil Drainage
Well drained   
Well drained   

Bloom Time
Indeterminate   
Early Spring, Fall, Winter, Indeterminate   

Repeat Bloomer
Yes   
Yes   

Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought   
Cold climate, Humidity   

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground   
Container, Ground, Pot   

How to Plant?
Seedlings   
Divison, Stem Planting   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Low   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Over-head watering, Requires watering in the growing season   
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
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral   
Acidic, Neutral   

Soil Type
Loam, Sand   
Not Available   

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained   
Well drained   

Sun Exposure
Full Sun   
Partial Sun, Partial shade   

Pruning
Prune to control growth, Remove dead leaves   
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts   

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

Pests and Diseases
Red blotch   
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Rust, Spider mites, Viruses, Whiteflies   

Plant Tolerance
Drought   
Cold climate, Humidity   

Facts

Flowers
Insignificant   
Showy   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No   
No   

Edible Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No   
Yes   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
No   
No   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
No   

Showy Foliage
Yes   
No   

Showy Bark
No   
No   

Foliage Texture
Medium   
Coarse   

Foliage Sheen
Glossy   
Matte   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
No   
No   

Self-Sowing
Yes   
No   

Attracts
Bees, Flies   
Bees, Insects, Mealybugs, Spider Mites   

Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting   
Asthma   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes   
Beautification, Showy Purposes   

Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits   
Not Available   

Edible Uses
No   
No   

Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion   
Air purification   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems   
No Medicinal Use   

Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root   
Flowers   

Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes   
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes   

Used As Indoor Plant
No   
Yes   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Lawns and Turf   
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
EREMOCHLOA ophiuroides   
EPIDENDRUM ciliare   

Common Name
Centipede Grass   
Epidendrum, Fringed Star Orchid   

In Hindi
Hydrangea   
Epidendrum   

In German
Hortensie   
Epidendrum   

In French
Hortensia   
Epidendrum   

In Spanish
Hortensia   
Epidendrum   

In Greek
υδραγεία   
Epidendrum   

In Portuguese
Hortênsia   
Epidendrum   

In Polish
Hortensja   
Epidendrum   

In Latin
Hibiscus   
Epidendrum   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Embryophyta   
Tracheophyta   

Class
Liliopsida   
Not Available   

Order
GLUMIFLORAE   
Asparagales   

Family
Poaceae   
Orchidaceae   

Genus
Ophiuroides   
Coilostylis   

Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots   
Angiosperms, Monocots   

Tribe
Andropogoneae   
Epidendreae   

Subfamily
Sorghum   
Epidendroideae   

Number of Species
10   
99+
1500   
14

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Properties of Centipede Grass and Epidendrum

Wondering what are the properties of Centipede Grass and Epidendrum? We provide you with everything About Centipede Grass and Epidendrum. Centipede Grass doesn't have thorns and Epidendrum doesn't have thorns. Also Centipede Grass does not have fragrant flowers. Centipede Grass has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Epidendrum has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting. 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 Centipede Grass and Epidendrum and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Centipede Grass and Epidendrum

Season and care of Centipede Grass and Epidendrum is important to know. While considering everything about Centipede Grass and Epidendrum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Centipede Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Epidendrum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Centipede Grass is Loam, Sand and for Epidendrum is Not Available while the PH of soil for Centipede Grass is Acidic, Neutral and for Epidendrum is Acidic, Neutral.

Centipede Grass and Epidendrum Physical Information

Centipede Grass and Epidendrum physical information is very important for comparison. Centipede Grass height is 2.50 cm and width 3.00 cm whereas Epidendrum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Centipede Grass and Epidendrum are as follows:

Care of Centipede Grass and Epidendrum

Care of Centipede Grass and Epidendrum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Centipede Grass pruning is done Prune to control growth and Remove dead leaves and Epidendrum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Centipede Grass 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.

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