Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic
Africa, Asia, Polynesia, Australia
Habitat
Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Swamps, Terrestrial, Woodlands
Grassland, Shaded sites, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-14
-9999
Sunset Zone
H2
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
White, Blue, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Blue, Violet
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Long slender
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
-
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
Dry soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Divison, Offsets, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Water during dry weather
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
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 fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Phosphate, Requires high amount of nitrogen
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial soft rot, Brown Rot, Mealybugs, Spider mites
-
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Full Sun, Salt
Dry soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Attracts
Insects, Mealybugs
pollinators
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Indoor Air Purification
Agroforestry
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as a dye
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ENCYCLIA hanburyi
DIANELLA sandwicensis
Common Name
Encyclia, Orchid
Ukiuki, uki
In German
Orchidee
Ukiuki
In French
Orchidée
Ukiuki
In Spanish
Orquídea
Ukiuki
In Portuguese
orquídea
Ukiuki
In Polish
orquídea
Ukiuki
In Latin
Epidendrum
Ukiuki
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Liliales
Family
Orchidaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Hemerocallidoideae
Season and Care of Encyclia and Ukiuki
Season and care of Encyclia and Ukiuki is important to know. While considering everything about Encyclia and Ukiuki Care, growing season is an essential factor. Encyclia season is Spring and Summer and Ukiuki season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Encyclia is Clay, Loam and for Ukiuki is while the PH of soil for Encyclia is Acidic and for Ukiuki is .
Encyclia and Ukiuki Physical Information
Encyclia and Ukiuki physical information is very important for comparison. Encyclia height is 40.60 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Ukiuki height is - and width -. The color specification of Encyclia and Ukiuki are as follows:
Encyclia flower color: Light Pink, Rose, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Tan, Sandy Brown, Sienna and Ivory
Encyclia leaf color: Green
Ukiuki flower color: White, Blue and Blue Violet
- Ukiuki leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Dark Green
Care of Encyclia and Ukiuki
Care of Encyclia and Ukiuki include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Encyclia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Ukiuki pruning is done Remove damaged fruit, 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 Ukiuki needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.