Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America, Brazil
China
Types
Diothonea, Auliza
Bambusoideae
Habitat
Forests, Subtropical climates, Terrestrial, Tropical regions, Wet lands
Dry Forest, hedge rows, open Woodlands, Shady Edge
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
8-15
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Green, Ivory
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
digitate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
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Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Fall, Winter, Indeterminate
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Tolerances
Cold climate, Humidity
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Stem Planting
Budding, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Ample Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
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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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Humidity
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Insects, Mealybugs, Spider Mites
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Wildlife
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Stem, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Economic Purpose, Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used for woodware, Used in Furniture, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
EPIDENDRUM ciliare
BAMBUSA multiplex
Common Name
Epidendrum, Fringed Star Orchid
Clumping Bamboo, Hedge Bamboo
In Hindi
Epidendrum
हेगड़े बांस
In German
Epidendrum
Hedge Bambus
In French
Epidendrum
Bamboo Hedge
In Spanish
Epidendrum
bambú de cobertura
In Greek
Epidendrum
hedge Μπαμπού
In Portuguese
Epidendrum
Bamboo Hedge
In Polish
Epidendrum
Żywopłoty Bamboo
In Latin
Epidendrum
Sepi Bamboo
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Order
Asparagales
Cyperales
Family
Orchidaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Coilostylis
Bambusa
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Epidendreae
Bambuseae
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Bambusoideae
Season and Care of Epidendrum and Hedge Bamboo
Season and care of Epidendrum and Hedge Bamboo is important to know. While considering everything about Epidendrum and Hedge Bamboo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Epidendrum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Hedge Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Epidendrum is and for Hedge Bamboo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Epidendrum is Acidic, Neutral and for Hedge Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Epidendrum and Hedge Bamboo Physical Information
Epidendrum and Hedge Bamboo physical information is very important for comparison. Epidendrum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Hedge Bamboo height is 460.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Epidendrum and Hedge Bamboo are as follows:
Epidendrum flower color: White, Light Green and Ivory
Epidendrum leaf color: Green, Light Green and Dark Green
Hedge Bamboo flower color:
- Hedge Bamboo leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Epidendrum and Hedge Bamboo
Care of Epidendrum and Hedge Bamboo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Epidendrum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Hedge Bamboo pruning is done . In summer Epidendrum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Hedge Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.