Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Epiphyte
Flowering Plants
Origin
Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America, Brazil
Southwestern United States, California
Types
Diothonea, Auliza
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Habitat
Forests, Subtropical climates, Terrestrial, Tropical regions, Wet lands
Dry areas, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Green, Ivory
Crimson
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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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Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
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Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Fall, Winter, Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Cold climate, Humidity
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Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Do Not over Water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Ample Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, light feeding and water solubles, Water soluble fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Rust, Spider mites, Viruses, Whiteflies
Insects
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
Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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Burns, Snakebite, Stomach aliments
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Whole plant
Other Uses
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
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
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
EPIDENDRUM ciliare
PENSTEMON eatonii
Common Name
Epidendrum, Fringed Star Orchid
Firecracker Penstemon
In Hindi
Epidendrum
Firecracker penstemon
In German
Epidendrum
Kracher penstemon
In French
Epidendrum
Firecracker penstemon
In Spanish
Epidendrum
Penstemon del petardo
In Greek
Epidendrum
πυροτέχνημα penstemon
In Portuguese
Epidendrum
Penstemon do foguete
In Polish
Epidendrum
petarda penstemon
In Latin
Epidendrum
Firecracker Persicaria
Order
Asparagales
Lamiales
Family
Orchidaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Genus
Coilostylis
Penstemon
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
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Season and Care of Epidendrum and Firecracker Penstemon
Season and care of Epidendrum and Firecracker Penstemon is important to know. While considering everything about Epidendrum and Firecracker Penstemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Epidendrum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Firecracker Penstemon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Epidendrum is and for Firecracker Penstemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Epidendrum is Acidic, Neutral and for Firecracker Penstemon is Neutral, Alkaline.
Epidendrum and Firecracker Penstemon Physical Information
Epidendrum and Firecracker Penstemon physical information is very important for comparison. Epidendrum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Firecracker Penstemon height is 61.00 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Epidendrum and Firecracker Penstemon are as follows:
Epidendrum flower color: White, Light Green and Ivory
Epidendrum leaf color: Green, Light Green and Dark Green
Firecracker Penstemon flower color: Crimson
- Firecracker Penstemon leaf color: Green
Care of Epidendrum and Firecracker Penstemon
Care of Epidendrum and Firecracker Penstemon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Epidendrum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Firecracker Penstemon pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Epidendrum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Firecracker Penstemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.