Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Habitat
Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Swamps, Terrestrial, Woodlands
Mixed deciduous forest, shaded fields, shaded moist road banks, shaded riverbanks
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-14
3-9
Sunset Zone
H2
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Pink, Rose, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Tan, Sandy Brown, Sienna, Ivory
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Palmate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Cold climate, Full Sun, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Root Division, 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, 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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full 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
Pest Free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Full Sun, Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Attracts
Insects, Mealybugs
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Indoor Air Purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
antihelmintic, cathartic, Emetic, malignant neoplasms, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Rhizomes, Root
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
Edible, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ENCYCLIA hanburyi
PODOPHYLLUM peltatum
Common Name
Encyclia, Orchid
American Mandrake, Mayapple
In Hindi
आर्किड
अमेरिकी विषैला पौधा
In German
Orchidee
amerikanisch Alraune
In French
Orchidée
mandrake américain
In Spanish
Orquídea
mandrágora americana
In Greek
εγκύκλιο
american μανδραγόρα
In Portuguese
orquídea
mandrake americano
In Polish
orquídea
amerykański mandragory
In Latin
Epidendrum
Latin mandragoras
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Ranunculales
Family
Orchidaceae
Berberidaceae
Genus
Encyclia
Podophyllum
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
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Season and Care of Encyclia and Mayapple
Season and care of Encyclia and Mayapple is important to know. While considering everything about Encyclia and Mayapple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Encyclia season is Spring and Summer and Mayapple season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Encyclia is Clay, Loam and for Mayapple is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Encyclia is Acidic and for Mayapple is Acidic, Neutral.
Encyclia and Mayapple Physical Information
Encyclia and Mayapple physical information is very important for comparison. Encyclia height is 40.60 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Mayapple height is 30.50 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Encyclia and Mayapple are as follows:
Encyclia flower color: Light Pink, Rose, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Tan, Sandy Brown, Sienna and Ivory
Encyclia leaf color: Green
Mayapple flower color: White and Light Pink
- Mayapple leaf color: Green
Care of Encyclia and Mayapple
Care of Encyclia and Mayapple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Encyclia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Mayapple 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 Mayapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.