Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Vegetable
Origin
World/Pandemic
Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
Habitat
Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Swamps, Terrestrial, Woodlands
Coastal Regions, Marshy ground, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-14
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H2
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Pink, Rose, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Tan, Sandy Brown, Sienna, Ivory
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring
Tolerances
Cold climate, Full Sun, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Keep ground moist, 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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Phosphate, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial soft rot, Brown Rot, Mealybugs, Spider mites
Bacteria, Downy mildew, Fungal Diseases, fungus, Mosaic viruses, Pink Root, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Full Sun, Salt
Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Insects, Mealybugs
Insects, Mice, Rodents, Spider Mites
Allergy
Not Available
Irritation to stomach
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Improve skin condition, Moisturizing, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Indoor Air Purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Cancer, Combats Stress, Eye Problems, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Indigestion, Inflammation, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
ENCYCLIA hanburyi
APIUM graveolens
Common Name
Encyclia, Orchid
Celery
In German
Orchidee
Sellerie
In French
Orchidée
Céleri
In Portuguese
orquídea
Aipo
In Latin
Epidendrum
apium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Apiales
Family
Orchidaceae
Apiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Apioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Encyclia and Celery
Season and care of Encyclia and Celery is important to know. While considering everything about Encyclia and Celery Care, growing season is an essential factor. Encyclia season is Spring and Summer and Celery season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Encyclia is Clay, Loam and for Celery is Loam while the PH of soil for Encyclia is Acidic and for Celery is Neutral, Alkaline.
Encyclia and Celery Physical Information
Encyclia and Celery physical information is very important for comparison. Encyclia height is 40.60 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Celery height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Encyclia and Celery are as follows:
Encyclia flower color: Light Pink, Rose, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Tan, Sandy Brown, Sienna and Ivory
Encyclia leaf color: Green
Celery flower color: White
- Celery leaf color: Light Green
Care of Encyclia and Celery
Care of Encyclia and Celery include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Encyclia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Celery pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove shoots. In summer Encyclia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Celery needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.