Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Brazil
Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America, Brazil
Types
Minas Gerais
Diothonea, Auliza
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
River side, Riverine swamp forest, savannahs, Swamps
Forests, Subtropical climates, Terrestrial, Tropical regions, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
11-15
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow green, Light Pink, Rose, Olive, Brown
White, Light Green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
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, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Not Available
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Dry
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Early Spring, Fall, Winter, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Cold climate, Humidity
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
Divison, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Requires plenty of water during 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 pH
Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Not Available
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Moist but well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, 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
Red blotch
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Rust, Spider mites, Viruses, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bugs, Flies, Not Available, Spider Mites
Bees, Insects, Mealybugs, Spider Mites
Allergy
Not Available
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, 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
Flowers
Flowers
Other Uses
Florist trade and landscaping
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
CATTLEYA bicolor
EPIDENDRUM ciliare
Common Name
Cattleya, Corsage Orchid
Epidendrum, Fringed Star Orchid
In Hindi
Corsage Orchid
Epidendrum
In German
Corsage Orchid
Epidendrum
In French
Corsage Orchid
Epidendrum
In Spanish
Corsage Orchid
Epidendrum
In Greek
ὄρχις (órkhis)
Epidendrum
In Portuguese
Corsage Orchid
Epidendrum
In Polish
Katleja
Epidendrum
In Latin
Corsage orchid
Epidendrum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Not Available
Order
Asparagales
Asparagales
Family
Orchidaceae
Orchidaceae
Genus
Cattleya
Coilostylis
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Epidendreae
Epidendreae
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Epidendroideae
Season and Care of Corsage Orchid and Epidendrum
Season and care of Corsage Orchid and Epidendrum is important to know. While considering everything about Corsage Orchid and Epidendrum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Corsage Orchid season is Summer and Fall and Epidendrum season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Corsage Orchid is Not Available and for Epidendrum is Not Available while the PH of soil for Corsage Orchid is Not Available and for Epidendrum is Acidic, Neutral.
Corsage Orchid and Epidendrum Physical Information
Corsage Orchid and Epidendrum physical information is very important for comparison. Corsage Orchid height is 50.80 cm and width 38.10 cm whereas Epidendrum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Corsage Orchid and Epidendrum are as follows:
Corsage Orchid flower color: Yellow green, Light Pink, Rose, Olive and Brown
Corsage Orchid leaf color: Green
Epidendrum flower color: White, Light Green and Ivory
- Epidendrum leaf color: Green, Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Corsage Orchid and Epidendrum
Care of Corsage Orchid and Epidendrum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Corsage Orchid 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 Corsage Orchid 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.