Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Epiphyte
Flowering Plants
Origin
Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America, Brazil
North America, Central America, South America, Middle Africa, Asia, Central Asia
Types
Diothonea, Auliza
Cristata, Plumosa, Spicata
Habitat
Forests, Subtropical climates, Terrestrial, Tropical regions, Wet lands
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
1-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Green, Ivory
Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Lavender, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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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
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Leaf Shape
Linear
Y-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
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Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Fall, Winter, Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Cold climate, Humidity
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Reduce watering during fall, Requires regular watering, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Ample Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune ocassionally
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
-
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Humidity
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Insects, Mealybugs, Spider Mites
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
-
Other Uses
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
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Botanical Name
EPIDENDRUM ciliare
CELOSIA argentea
Common Name
Epidendrum, Fringed Star Orchid
Celosia
In Hindi
Epidendrum
Celosia
In German
Epidendrum
Celosia
In French
Epidendrum
Celosia
In Spanish
Epidendrum
Celosia
In Greek
Epidendrum
Celosia
In Portuguese
Epidendrum
Celosia
In Polish
Epidendrum
celosia
In Latin
Epidendrum
Celosia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Order
Asparagales
Caryophyllales
Family
Orchidaceae
Amaranthaceae
Genus
Coilostylis
Celosia
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
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Season and Care of Epidendrum and Celosia
Season and care of Epidendrum and Celosia is important to know. While considering everything about Epidendrum and Celosia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Epidendrum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Celosia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Epidendrum is and for Celosia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Epidendrum is Acidic, Neutral and for Celosia is Neutral.
Epidendrum and Celosia Physical Information
Epidendrum and Celosia physical information is very important for comparison. Epidendrum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Celosia height is 20.30 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Epidendrum and Celosia are as follows:
Epidendrum flower color: White, Light Green and Ivory
Epidendrum leaf color: Green, Light Green and Dark Green
Celosia flower color: Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Lavender and Ivory
- Celosia leaf color: Green
Care of Epidendrum and Celosia
Care of Epidendrum and Celosia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Epidendrum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Celosia pruning is done Prune ocassionally. In summer Epidendrum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Celosia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.