Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America, Brazil
Central America
Types
Diothonea, Auliza
Brassia allenii, Brassia caudata, Brassia cochleata
Habitat
Forests, Subtropical climates, Terrestrial, Tropical regions, Wet lands
Coastal Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
11-15
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Green, Ivory
Light Yellow, Yellow green, Gold, Plum, Sienna
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Multi-Color
Fruit Color
-
Brown, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
-
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Fall, Winter, Indeterminate
Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
Cold climate, Humidity
-
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Stem Planting
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Needs very little water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Ample Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
-
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
-
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, light feeding and water solubles, Water soluble fertilizers
Occasional light liquid fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Rust, Spider mites, Viruses, Whiteflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Humidity
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Insects, Mealybugs, Spider Mites
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
EPIDENDRUM ciliare
BRASSIA arcuigera
Common Name
Epidendrum, Fringed Star Orchid
Arching Brassia, Arching Spider Orchid, Orchid
In Hindi
Epidendrum
Arching Brassia plant
In German
Epidendrum
Arching Brassia Pflanze
In French
Epidendrum
plante Arching Brassia
In Spanish
Epidendrum
planta de arqueo Brassia
In Greek
Epidendrum
φυτό κύρτωση Brassia
In Portuguese
Epidendrum
planta arqueamento Brassia
In Polish
Epidendrum
Wyginając Brassia roślin
In Latin
Epidendrum
Curva Brassia herba
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Order
Asparagales
Asparagales
Family
Orchidaceae
Orchidaceae
Genus
Coilostylis
Brassica
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Epidendreae
Cymbidieae
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Epidendroideae
Season and Care of Epidendrum and Arching Brassia
Season and care of Epidendrum and Arching Brassia is important to know. While considering everything about Epidendrum and Arching Brassia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Epidendrum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Arching Brassia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Epidendrum is and for Arching Brassia is while the PH of soil for Epidendrum is Acidic, Neutral and for Arching Brassia is .
Epidendrum and Arching Brassia Physical Information
Epidendrum and Arching Brassia physical information is very important for comparison. Epidendrum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Arching Brassia height is 50.80 cm and width 66.04 cm. The color specification of Epidendrum and Arching Brassia are as follows:
Epidendrum flower color: White, Light Green and Ivory
Epidendrum leaf color: Green, Light Green and Dark Green
Arching Brassia flower color: Light Yellow, Yellow green, Gold, Plum and Sienna
- Arching Brassia leaf color: Green
Care of Epidendrum and Arching Brassia
Care of Epidendrum and Arching Brassia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Epidendrum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Arching Brassia pruning is done . In summer Epidendrum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Arching Brassia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.