Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic
Hybrid origin
Habitat
Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Swamps, Terrestrial, Woodlands
Damp Places, Marshy ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-14
6-9
Sunset Zone
H2
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Pink, Rose, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Tan, Sandy Brown, Sienna, Ivory
Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Cold climate, Full Sun, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Needs more water during establishment, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water in the early morning hours
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, 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
Cut or pinch the stems, 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 N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial soft rot, Brown Rot, Mealybugs, Spider mites
Onion thrips, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Full Sun, Salt
Drought, Moisture
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Insects, Mealybugs
Snails
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Borders, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Indoor Air Purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Not Available
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ENCYCLIA hanburyi
KNIPHOFIA 'Border Ballet'
Common Name
Encyclia, Orchid
Tritoma, Wisley Blue Spring Starflower, Wisley Blue Springstar
In German
Orchidee
Tritoma
In French
Orchidée
Tritoma
In Spanish
Orquídea
tritoma
In Greek
εγκύκλιο
tritoma
In Portuguese
orquídea
Tritoma
In Polish
orquídea
Tritoma
In Latin
Epidendrum
Trytoma
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Asparagales
Family
Orchidaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Epidendreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Encyclia and Tritoma
Season and care of Encyclia and Tritoma is important to know. While considering everything about Encyclia and Tritoma Care, growing season is an essential factor. Encyclia season is Spring and Summer and Tritoma season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Encyclia is Clay, Loam and for Tritoma is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Encyclia is Acidic and for Tritoma is Acidic, Neutral.
Encyclia and Tritoma Physical Information
Encyclia and Tritoma physical information is very important for comparison. Encyclia height is 40.60 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Tritoma height is 45.70 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Encyclia and Tritoma are as follows:
Encyclia flower color: Light Pink, Rose, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Tan, Sandy Brown, Sienna and Ivory
Encyclia leaf color: Green
Tritoma flower color: Yellow, Red, Orange and Pink
- Tritoma leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Encyclia and Tritoma
Care of Encyclia and Tritoma include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Encyclia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Tritoma pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Tritoma needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
