Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Origin
Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America, Brazil
Hybrid origin, South America
Types
Diothonea, Auliza
not available
Habitat
Forests, Subtropical climates, Terrestrial, Tropical regions, Wet lands
Homesteads, Screen Cottage and Informal Garden, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White, Light Green, Ivory
White, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Burgundy
Leaf Shape
Linear
Long and slender with very sharp edges
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Not Available
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Fall, Winter, Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Cold climate, Humidity
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Stem Planting
Corms or bulbs, From Rhizomes, Rhizome division
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Ample Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Not Available
Moist but well drained, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Indirect sunlight, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, light feeding and water solubles, Water soluble fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Rust, Spider mites, Viruses, Whiteflies
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Humidity
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Insects, Mealybugs, Spider Mites
Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Not Available
Other Uses
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Houseplant, Informal Garden
Botanical Name
EPIDENDRUM ciliare
Bromeliad
Common Name
Epidendrum, Fringed Star Orchid
Bromeliad
In Hindi
Epidendrum
Bromeliad
In German
Epidendrum
Bromeliad
In French
Epidendrum
Bromeliad
In Spanish
Epidendrum
Bromeliad
In Greek
Epidendrum
Bromeliad
In Portuguese
Epidendrum
Bromeliad
In Polish
Epidendrum
Bromeliad
In Latin
Epidendrum
Bromeliad
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Not Available
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Bromeliales
Family
Orchidaceae
Bromeliaceae
Genus
Coilostylis
Aechmea
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Epidendreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Epidendrum and Bromeliad
Season and care of Epidendrum and Bromeliad is important to know. While considering everything about Epidendrum and Bromeliad Care, growing season is an essential factor. Epidendrum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bromeliad season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Epidendrum is Not Available and for Bromeliad is Sand while the PH of soil for Epidendrum is Acidic, Neutral and for Bromeliad is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Epidendrum and Bromeliad Physical Information
Epidendrum and Bromeliad physical information is very important for comparison. Epidendrum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Bromeliad height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Epidendrum and Bromeliad are as follows:
Epidendrum flower color: White, Light Green and Ivory
Epidendrum leaf color: Green, Light Green and Dark Green
Bromeliad flower color: White and Red
- Bromeliad leaf color: Light Green and Burgundy
Care of Epidendrum and Bromeliad
Care of Epidendrum and Bromeliad include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Epidendrum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Bromeliad pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Epidendrum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Bromeliad needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.