Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Epiphyte
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America, Brazil
Mediterranean, Southeastern Asia
Types
Diothonea, Auliza
Muscari armeniacum
Habitat
Forests, Subtropical climates, Terrestrial, Tropical regions, Wet lands
Fields, Open areas, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
-9999
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Green, Ivory
White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Pink, Olive, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Brown, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
-
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
-
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Fall, Winter, Indeterminate
-
Tolerances
Cold climate, Humidity
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Stem Planting
From bulbs, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Get enough water whenever the soil is dry, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Keep the Soil well drained
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
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Armored scales, Crown rot, Slugs
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
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma
Diarrhea, Itchiness, Skin irritation, Stomach pain, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Diuretic, Stimulates new cell growth
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Buds, Flowers
Other Uses
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Traditional medicine, Used for fragrance
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, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
EPIDENDRUM ciliare
MUSCARI
Common Name
Epidendrum, Fringed Star Orchid
Grape Hyacinth
In Hindi
Epidendrum
अंगूर जलकुंभी
In German
Epidendrum
Traubenhyazinthen
In French
Epidendrum
Muscari
In Spanish
Epidendrum
Muscari
In Greek
Epidendrum
grape hyacinth
In Portuguese
Epidendrum
Muscari
In Polish
Epidendrum
Szafirek
In Latin
Epidendrum
Muscari
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Order
Asparagales
Asparagales
Family
Orchidaceae
Asparagaceae
Genus
Coilostylis
Muscari
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Scilloideae
Season and Care of Epidendrum and Grape Hyacinth
Season and care of Epidendrum and Grape Hyacinth is important to know. While considering everything about Epidendrum and Grape Hyacinth Care, growing season is an essential factor. Epidendrum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Grape Hyacinth season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Epidendrum is and for Grape Hyacinth is while the PH of soil for Epidendrum is Acidic, Neutral and for Grape Hyacinth is .
Epidendrum and Grape Hyacinth Physical Information
Epidendrum and Grape Hyacinth physical information is very important for comparison. Epidendrum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Grape Hyacinth height is 15.00 cm and width 7.00 cm. The color specification of Epidendrum and Grape Hyacinth are as follows:
Epidendrum flower color: White, Light Green and Ivory
Epidendrum leaf color: Green, Light Green and Dark Green
Grape Hyacinth flower color: White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Pink, Olive and Blue Violet
- Grape Hyacinth leaf color:
Care of Epidendrum and Grape Hyacinth
Care of Epidendrum and Grape Hyacinth include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Epidendrum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Grape Hyacinth 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 Grape Hyacinth needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.