Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Epiphyte
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plants, Shrub, Tree
Origin
Brazil
Eastern Australia
Types
Minas Gerais
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
River side, Riverine swamp forest, savannahs, Swamps
gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-15
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green, Light Pink, Rose, Olive, Brown
Light Pink, Not Available, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green, Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Light Green, Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial 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
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
Stem Cutting, Tip cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Requires plenty of water during the growing season
It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water frequently while growing, Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
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, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Balanced liquid fertilizer, Do not fertilize new plants until at least a month, Use a low phosphate fertilizer to improve the quality of the blooms
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale, Thripes, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bugs, Flies, Not Available, Spider Mites
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Hair Conditioner, Not Available, Prevents greying of hair, Prevents Premature Baldness, Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Florist trade and landscaping
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CATTLEYA bicolor
Hibiscus splendens
Common Name
Cattleya, Corsage Orchid
Hollyhock Tree, Pink Cottonwood
In Hindi
Corsage Orchid
Splendid Hibiscus
In German
Corsage Orchid
Splendid Hibiscus
In French
Corsage Orchid
Splendid Hibiscus
In Spanish
Corsage Orchid
Hibiscus Splendid
In Greek
ὄρχις (órkhis)
Splendid Hibiscus
In Portuguese
Corsage Orchid
Hibiscus Splendid
In Polish
Katleja
Splendid hibiskusa
In Latin
Corsage orchid
egregiam Hibiscus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Malvales
Family
Orchidaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Epidendreae
Hibisceae
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Malvoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Corsage Orchid and Splendid Hibiscus
Season and care of Corsage Orchid and Splendid Hibiscus is important to know. While considering everything about Corsage Orchid and Splendid Hibiscus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Corsage Orchid season is Summer and Fall and Splendid Hibiscus season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Corsage Orchid is Not Available and for Splendid Hibiscus is Loam while the PH of soil for Corsage Orchid is Not Available and for Splendid Hibiscus is Neutral.
Corsage Orchid and Splendid Hibiscus Physical Information
Corsage Orchid and Splendid Hibiscus physical information is very important for comparison. Corsage Orchid height is 50.80 cm and width 38.10 cm whereas Splendid Hibiscus height is 600.00 cm and width 7.00 cm. The color specification of Corsage Orchid and Splendid Hibiscus are as follows:
Corsage Orchid flower color: Yellow green, Light Pink, Rose, Olive and Brown
Corsage Orchid leaf color: Green
Splendid Hibiscus flower color: Light Pink, Not Available and Pink
- Splendid Hibiscus leaf color: GreenLight Green and Not Available
Care of Corsage Orchid and Splendid Hibiscus
Care of Corsage Orchid and Splendid Hibiscus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Corsage Orchid pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Splendid Hibiscus pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer and Remove deadheads. In summer Corsage Orchid needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Splendid Hibiscus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.