Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Epiphyte
  
Shrubs
  
Origin
Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America, Brazil
  
Asia, Northeastern Europe
  
Types
Diothonea, Auliza
  
Garden mum, Tricolor chrysanthemum, Indian chrysanthemum, Corn marigold
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Forests, Subtropical climates, Terrestrial, Tropical regions, Wet lands
  
By seashore, Grassland, Thickets
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
  
3-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
  
9-2
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
  
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Clump-Forming
  
Clump-Forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Light Green, Ivory
  
Burgandy, Green, Lavender, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, Salmon, White, Yellow
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
  
Brown, Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Dark Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
  
Green, Sea Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
  
Green, Sea Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Linear
  
Ovate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Fall, Summer
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Slow
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Not Available
  
Well drained
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Fall, Winter, Indeterminate
  
Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Late Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Cold climate, Humidity
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Divison, Stem Planting
  
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
  
Plant Maintenance
Low
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
  
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Ample Water
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Ample Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
  
Soil Type
Not Available
  
Well drained
  
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
  
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in summer, Prune to control growth, Remove shoots
  
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
  
Aphids, Botrytis head rot, Caterpillars, Cutworms, Powdery mildew, Rhizoctonia stem rot, Slugs, Spider mites, Thripes
  
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Humidity
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Coarse
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Bees, Insects, Mealybugs, Spider Mites
  
Butterflies
  
Allergy
Asthma
  
Asthma, Eczema, Hay fever, Inflammation to sinuses or hives, Skin rash
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
  
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
  
Chest pain, Diabetes, Headache, High blood pressure, Swelling
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
  
Leaves
  
Other Uses
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
  
Employed in herbal medicine, Used as Ornamental plant
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
  
Not Available
  
Botanical Name
EPIDENDRUM ciliare
  
Chrysanthemums
  
Common Name
Epidendrum, Fringed Star Orchid
  
Chrysanths
  
In Hindi
Epidendrum
  
Chrysanthemums
  
In German
Epidendrum
  
Chrysanthemen
  
In French
Epidendrum
  
Chrysanthèmes
  
In Spanish
Epidendrum
  
Crisantemos
  
In Greek
Epidendrum
  
χρυσάνθεμα
  
In Portuguese
Epidendrum
  
Crisântemos
  
In Polish
Epidendrum
  
Chryzantemy
  
In Latin
Epidendrum
  
Chrysanthemums
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Tracheophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Not Available
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Asparagales
  
Asterales
  
Family
Orchidaceae
  
Asteraceae
  
Genus
Coilostylis
  
Chrysanthemum
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Not Available
  
Tribe
Epidendreae
  
Anthemideae
  
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Epidendrum and Chrysanthemum
Season and care of Epidendrum and Chrysanthemum is important to know. While considering everything about Epidendrum and Chrysanthemum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Epidendrum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chrysanthemum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Epidendrum is Not Available and for Chrysanthemum is Well drained while the PH of soil for Epidendrum is Acidic, Neutral and for Chrysanthemum is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Epidendrum and Chrysanthemum Physical Information
Epidendrum and Chrysanthemum physical information is very important for comparison. Epidendrum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Chrysanthemum height is 2.50 cm and width 1.50 cm. The color specification of Epidendrum and Chrysanthemum are as follows:
Epidendrum flower color: White, Light Green and Ivory
Epidendrum leaf color: Green, Light Green and Dark Green
Chrysanthemum flower color: Burgandy, Green, Lavender, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, Salmon, White and Yellow
- Chrysanthemum leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Epidendrum and Chrysanthemum
Care of Epidendrum and Chrysanthemum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Epidendrum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Chrysanthemum pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in summer, Prune to control growth and Remove shoots. In summer Epidendrum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Chrysanthemum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.