Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Herbs, Shrub
Origin
World/Pandemic
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Habitat
Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Swamps, Terrestrial, Woodlands
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-14
5-8
Habit
Clump-Forming
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Light Pink, Rose, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Tan, Sandy Brown, Sienna, Ivory
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Cold climate, Full Sun, Salt
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Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
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
Average Water Needs, 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
Clay, 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
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Phosphate, Requires high amount of nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial soft rot, Brown Rot, Mealybugs, Spider mites
Red blotch, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Full Sun, Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Attracts
Insects, Mealybugs
Snails
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Indoor Air Purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antiseptic, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, 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
Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ENCYCLIA hanburyi
SALVIA argentea
Common Name
Encyclia, Orchid
Silver Clary, Silver Sage
In German
Orchidee
Silver Sage
In French
Orchidée
Silver Sage
In Spanish
Orquídea
silver Sage
In Greek
εγκύκλιο
Silver Sage
In Portuguese
orquídea
silver Sage
In Polish
orquídea
silver Sage
In Latin
Epidendrum
Argentum Sage
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Lamiales
Family
Orchidaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Epidendreae
Mentheae
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Nepetoideae
Season and Care of Encyclia and Silver Sage
Season and care of Encyclia and Silver Sage is important to know. While considering everything about Encyclia and Silver Sage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Encyclia season is Spring and Summer and Silver Sage season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Encyclia is Clay, Loam and for Silver Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Encyclia is Acidic and for Silver Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Encyclia and Silver Sage Physical Information
Encyclia and Silver Sage physical information is very important for comparison. Encyclia height is 40.60 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Silver Sage height is 10.20 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Encyclia and Silver Sage are as follows:
Encyclia flower color: Light Pink, Rose, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Tan, Sandy Brown, Sienna and Ivory
Encyclia leaf color: Green
Silver Sage flower color: White
- Silver Sage leaf color: Silver
Care of Encyclia and Silver Sage
Care of Encyclia and Silver Sage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Encyclia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Silver Sage 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 Silver Sage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.