Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Fruits, Tree
Origin
World/Pandemic
Southeast Asia, Southern India
Types
242
Kaghzi Mirzapuri, Kaghzi Gonda, Kagzi Etawah and Kagzi Banarasi
Habitat
Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Swamps, Terrestrial, Woodlands
Tropical Climate, Tropical regions, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-14
9-15
Sunset Zone
H2
H1, H2, 12, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Pink, Rose, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Tan, Sandy Brown, Sienna, Ivory
White, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
-
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Ivory
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Trident shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Cold climate, Full Sun, Salt
-
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Needs good drainage, Reduce water once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Phosphate, Requires high amount of nitrogen
General purpose fertilizer with an NPK ratio 3-1-2
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial soft rot, Brown Rot, Mealybugs, Spider mites
Aphids, Downy mildew, fungus
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Full Sun, Salt
Full Sun, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Attracts
Insects, Mealybugs
Ants, Birds, Leafminer, Squirrels
Allergy
-
Dizziness, Stomach pain
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Indoor Air Purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antiasthamatic, Antirheumatic, Arthritis, Dermatitis
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ENCYCLIA hanburyi
Aegle marmelos
Common Name
Encyclia, Orchid
Bael , Bengal Quince, Wood apple
In Hindi
आर्किड
बिल्व, बेल, बेलपत्थर,
In German
Orchidee
Bengalische Quitte, Madjobaum
In French
Orchidée
fruit de Beli, Coing du Bengale, Bilva
In Spanish
Orquídea
membrillo de Bengala, Bilva
In Greek
εγκύκλιο
Βεγγάλης Κυδώνι
In Portuguese
orquídea
Fruta de Bael
In Polish
orquídea
Kleiszcze smakowite
In Latin
Epidendrum
Bilwa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Solanales
Family
Orchidaceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Encyclia
Brugmansia
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Epidendreae
Datureae
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Solanoideae
Season and Care of Encyclia and Bael
Season and care of Encyclia and Bael is important to know. While considering everything about Encyclia and Bael Care, growing season is an essential factor. Encyclia season is Spring and Summer and Bael season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Encyclia is Clay, Loam and for Bael is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Encyclia is Acidic and for Bael is Neutral.
Encyclia and Bael Physical Information
Encyclia and Bael physical information is very important for comparison. Encyclia height is 40.60 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Bael height is 1,000.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Encyclia and Bael are as follows:
Encyclia flower color: Light Pink, Rose, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Tan, Sandy Brown, Sienna and Ivory
Encyclia leaf color: Green
Bael flower color: White and Yellow green
- Bael leaf color: Green and Ivory
Care of Encyclia and Bael
Care of Encyclia and Bael include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Encyclia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Bael pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches. In summer Encyclia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bael needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.