Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Brazil
Southern Europe
Types
Minas Gerais
not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
River side, Riverine swamp forest, savannahs, Swamps
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-8
Sunset Zone
H2
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow green, Light Pink, Rose, Olive, Brown
Yellow, Gray
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oval
Long hair-like leaves
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Dry
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Requires plenty of water during the growing season
Average Water Needs, Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Not Available
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Moist but well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut back old stems to the ground, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Complete balanced fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Free of serious pests and diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bugs, Flies, Not Available, Spider Mites
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Farmland, small hedge, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Antiseptic, Digestive, Liver problems, Skin Disorders, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Branch, Fibres, Flower Stalk, Gum, Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Florist trade and landscaping
Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used for fragrance, Used to make hair tonic
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CATTLEYA bicolor
ARTEMISIA abrotanum
Common Name
Cattleya, Corsage Orchid
lad's love , southern wormwood , old man , boy's love , appleringie , sitherwood
In Hindi
Corsage Orchid
southernwood
In German
Corsage Orchid
Eberraute
In French
Corsage Orchid
aurone ou citronnelle
In Spanish
Corsage Orchid
Artemisia abrotanum
In Greek
ὄρχις (órkhis)
Artemisia abrotanum
In Portuguese
Corsage Orchid
Abrótano
In Polish
Katleja
Bylica boże drzewko
In Latin
Corsage orchid
Southernwood
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Asterales
Family
Orchidaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Epidendreae
Anthemideae
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Asteroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Corsage Orchid and Southernwood
Season and care of Corsage Orchid and Southernwood is important to know. While considering everything about Corsage Orchid and Southernwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Corsage Orchid season is Summer and Fall and Southernwood season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Corsage Orchid is Not Available and for Southernwood is Loam while the PH of soil for Corsage Orchid is Not Available and for Southernwood is Neutral.
Corsage Orchid and Southernwood Physical Information
Corsage Orchid and Southernwood physical information is very important for comparison. Corsage Orchid height is 50.80 cm and width 38.10 cm whereas Southernwood height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Corsage Orchid and Southernwood are as follows:
Corsage Orchid flower color: Yellow green, Light Pink, Rose, Olive and Brown
Corsage Orchid leaf color: Green
Southernwood flower color: Yellow and Gray
- Southernwood leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Corsage Orchid and Southernwood
Care of Corsage Orchid and Southernwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Corsage Orchid pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Southernwood pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Corsage Orchid needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Southernwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.