Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
World/Pandemic
Europe, Southern Europe, Turkey
Types
242
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Swamps, Terrestrial, Woodlands
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-14
5-8
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Pink, Rose, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Tan, Sandy Brown, Sienna, Ivory
Magenta, Black
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Olive, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, 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
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Cold climate, Full Sun, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Phosphate, Requires high amount of nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial soft rot, Brown Rot, Mealybugs, Spider mites
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Full Sun, Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Evergreen
No
Semi-Evergreen
Attracts
Insects, Mealybugs
Butterflies
Allergy
-
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Indoor Air Purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
-
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Alpine, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ENCYCLIA hanburyi
GERANIUM subcaulescens
Common Name
Encyclia, Orchid
Cranesbill
In Hindi
आर्किड
Hydrangea
In German
Orchidee
Hortensie
In French
Orchidée
Hortensia
In Spanish
Orquídea
Hortensia
In Greek
εγκύκλιο
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
orquídea
Hortênsia
In Polish
orquídea
Hortensja
In Latin
Epidendrum
Hibiscus
Family
Orchidaceae
Geraniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
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Subfamily
Epidendroideae
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Season and Care of Encyclia and Cranesbill
Season and care of Encyclia and Cranesbill is important to know. While considering everything about Encyclia and Cranesbill Care, growing season is an essential factor. Encyclia season is Spring and Summer and Cranesbill season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Encyclia is Clay, Loam and for Cranesbill is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Encyclia is Acidic and for Cranesbill is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Encyclia and Cranesbill Physical Information
Encyclia and Cranesbill physical information is very important for comparison. Encyclia height is 40.60 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Cranesbill height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Encyclia and Cranesbill are as follows:
Encyclia flower color: Light Pink, Rose, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Tan, Sandy Brown, Sienna and Ivory
Encyclia leaf color: Green
Cranesbill flower color: Magenta and Black
- Cranesbill leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Encyclia and Cranesbill
Care of Encyclia and Cranesbill include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Encyclia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Cranesbill pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Encyclia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cranesbill needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.