Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Flowering Plants
Origin
World/Pandemic
Northeastern United States, North-Central United States, Canada
Habitat
Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Swamps, Terrestrial, Woodlands
Dry areas, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-14
2-7
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Pink, Rose, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Tan, Sandy Brown, Sienna, Ivory
Yellow, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Cold climate, Full Sun, Salt
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Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Phosphate, Requires high amount of nitrogen
fertilize in early summer, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial soft rot, Brown Rot, Mealybugs, Spider mites
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Full Sun, Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Attracts
Insects, Mealybugs
Butterflies, Insects
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Indoor Air Purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
-
Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ENCYCLIA hanburyi
CORYDALIS sempervirens
Common Name
Encyclia, Orchid
Colic Weed, Pale Fumewort, Pale Corydalis
In Hindi
आर्किड
Capnoides
In German
Orchidee
Capnoides
In French
Orchidée
capnoides
In Spanish
Orquídea
Capnoides
In Greek
εγκύκλιο
Capnoides
In Portuguese
orquídea
Capnoides
In Polish
orquídea
Capnoides
In Latin
Epidendrum
capnoides
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Basidiomycota
Class
Liliopsida
Agaricomycetes
Order
Asparagales
Agaricales
Family
Orchidaceae
Fumariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Epidendreae
Fumarieae
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Fumarioideae
Season and Care of Encyclia and Capnoides
Season and care of Encyclia and Capnoides is important to know. While considering everything about Encyclia and Capnoides Care, growing season is an essential factor. Encyclia season is Spring and Summer and Capnoides season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Encyclia is Clay, Loam and for Capnoides is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Encyclia is Acidic and for Capnoides is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Encyclia and Capnoides Physical Information
Encyclia and Capnoides physical information is very important for comparison. Encyclia height is 40.60 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Capnoides height is 30.50 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Encyclia and Capnoides are as follows:
Encyclia flower color: Light Pink, Rose, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Tan, Sandy Brown, Sienna and Ivory
Encyclia leaf color: Green
Capnoides flower color: Yellow and Pink
- Capnoides leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Encyclia and Capnoides
Care of Encyclia and Capnoides include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Encyclia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Capnoides pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Encyclia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Capnoides needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.