Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Southeastern Asia, China, Japan, Melanesia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Cold Regions, Humid climates
Humid climates, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
11-15
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow
White, Light Yellow, Violet, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Subulate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade
Type of Soil
Not Available
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs good drainage
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Not Available
Soil Type
Not Available
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bonsai, Borders
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Boils
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers
Flowers
Other Uses
Not Available
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
COELOGYNE cristata
ERIA merrillii
Common Name
Coelogyne, Orchid
Eria, Orchid
In Spanish
coelogyne
Eria
In Portuguese
Coelogyne
eria
In Latin
Coelogyne
Pinalia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Asparagales
Family
Orchidaceae
Orchidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Podochileae
Subfamily
Not Available
Epidendroideae
Properties of Coelogyne and Eria
Wondering what are the properties of Coelogyne and Eria? We provide you with everything About Coelogyne and Eria. Coelogyne doesn't have thorns and Eria doesn't have thorns. Also Coelogyne does not have fragrant flowers. Coelogyne has allergic reactions like Not Available and Eria has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Coelogyne and Eria and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Coelogyne and Eria
Season and care of Coelogyne and Eria is important to know. While considering everything about Coelogyne and Eria Care, growing season is an essential factor. Coelogyne season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Eria season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Coelogyne is Not Available and for Eria is Not Available while the PH of soil for Coelogyne is Acidic, Neutral and for Eria is Not Available.
Coelogyne and Eria Physical Information
Coelogyne and Eria physical information is very important for comparison. Coelogyne height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm whereas Eria height is 25.50 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Coelogyne and Eria are as follows:
Coelogyne flower color: White and Yellow
Coelogyne leaf color: Green
Eria flower color: White, Light Yellow, Violet and Ivory
- Eria leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Coelogyne and Eria
Care of Coelogyne and Eria include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Coelogyne pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Eria pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Coelogyne needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Eria needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.