Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia, Central Asia, Western Asia
World/Pandemic
Types
Summer lilac, Winter gilliflower
242
Habitat
meadows, Open areas, Roadsides, Woodlands
Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Swamps, Terrestrial, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
11-14
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Pink, Lavender
Light Pink, Rose, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Tan, Sandy Brown, Sienna, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
-
Cold climate, Full Sun, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Divison, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in growing season, Phosphate, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial soft rot, Brown Rot, Mealybugs, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Full Sun, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Insects
Insects, Mealybugs
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Indoor Air Purification
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Flowers
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
HESPERIS matronalis
ENCYCLIA hanburyi
Common Name
Dame's Rocket, Sweet Rocket
Encyclia, Orchid
In Hindi
डेम के रॉकेट
आर्किड
In German
Rockets Freifrau
Orchidee
In French
Rocket Dame
Orchidée
In Spanish
Rocket Dame
Orquídea
In Greek
Rocket Dame του
εγκύκλιο
In Portuguese
Rocket de Dame
orquídea
In Polish
Rocket Dame
orquídea
In Latin
Hesperis Rocket
Epidendrum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Asparagales
Family
Brassicaceae
Orchidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Hylocereeae
Epidendreae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Epidendroideae
Season and Care of Dame's Rocket and Encyclia
Season and care of Dame's Rocket and Encyclia is important to know. While considering everything about Dame's Rocket and Encyclia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dame's Rocket season is Spring and Summer and Encyclia season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dame's Rocket is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Encyclia is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Dame's Rocket is Neutral, Alkaline and for Encyclia is Acidic.
Dame's Rocket and Encyclia Physical Information
Dame's Rocket and Encyclia physical information is very important for comparison. Dame's Rocket height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Encyclia height is 40.60 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Dame's Rocket and Encyclia are as follows:
Dame's Rocket flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
Dame's Rocket leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Encyclia flower color: Light Pink, Rose, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Tan, Sandy Brown, Sienna and Ivory
- Encyclia leaf color: Green
Care of Dame's Rocket and Encyclia
Care of Dame's Rocket and Encyclia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dame's Rocket pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Encyclia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Dame's Rocket needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Encyclia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.