Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic
Europe, Russia
Habitat
Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Swamps, Terrestrial, Woodlands
Roadsides, sand dunes, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-14
4-7
Sunset Zone
H2
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Light Pink, Rose, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Tan, Sandy Brown, Sienna, Ivory
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan
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
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer
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
Tolerances
Cold climate, Full Sun, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
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 branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Phosphate, Requires high amount of nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial soft rot, Brown Rot, Mealybugs, Spider mites
Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Full Sun, Salt
Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Insects, Mealybugs
Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Making cosmetics, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Indoor Air Purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Eczema
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Root
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ENCYCLIA hanburyi
Primula elatior
Common Name
Encyclia, Orchid
Oxlip, true oxlip
In German
Orchidee
Hohe Schlüsselblume
In French
Orchidée
La Primevère élevée ou Primevère des bois
In Spanish
Orquídea
Primula elatior
In Greek
εγκύκλιο
δακράκι
In Portuguese
orquídea
Oxlip
In Latin
Epidendrum
Oxlip
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Myrtales
Family
Orchidaceae
Onagraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Epidendreae
Onagreae
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Onagroideae
Season and Care of Encyclia and Oxlip
Season and care of Encyclia and Oxlip is important to know. While considering everything about Encyclia and Oxlip Care, growing season is an essential factor. Encyclia season is Spring and Summer and Oxlip season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Encyclia is Clay, Loam and for Oxlip is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Encyclia is Acidic and for Oxlip is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Encyclia and Oxlip Physical Information
Encyclia and Oxlip physical information is very important for comparison. Encyclia height is 40.60 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Oxlip height is 30.00 cm and width 25.00 cm. The color specification of Encyclia and Oxlip are as follows:
Encyclia flower color: Light Pink, Rose, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Tan, Sandy Brown, Sienna and Ivory
Encyclia leaf color: Green
Oxlip flower color: Light Yellow
- Oxlip leaf color: Green
Care of Encyclia and Oxlip
Care of Encyclia and Oxlip include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Encyclia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Oxlip pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Encyclia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Oxlip needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.