Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Epiphyte
Flowering Plants, Vegetable
Origin
Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America, Brazil
Argentina, Brazil, Central America, Chile, Mexico, South America
Types
Diothonea, Auliza
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Habitat
Forests, Subtropical climates, Terrestrial, Tropical regions, Wet lands
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USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
8-10
Flower Color
White, Light Green, Ivory
Orange, Peach, Pink, Red, Rose, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
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Pink, Red, White
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Trumpet
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Fall, Winter, Indeterminate
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Indeterminate, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Cold climate, Humidity
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Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Stem Planting
From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Does not require lot of watering
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
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
Mosaic viruses
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
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits
Other Uses
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Foundation
Botanical Name
EPIDENDRUM ciliare
TROPAEOLUM tuberosum
Common Name
Epidendrum, Fringed Star Orchid
Anu, Tuberous Nasturtium
In Hindi
Epidendrum
Tuberous Nasturtium
In German
Epidendrum
Tuberöse Kapuzinerkresse
In French
Epidendrum
Capucine tubéreuse
In Spanish
Epidendrum
tuberosa capuchina
In Greek
Epidendrum
Οζώδης Νεροκάρδαμο
In Portuguese
Epidendrum
tuberosa chagas
In Polish
Epidendrum
bulwiaste Nasturcja
In Latin
Epidendrum
Morbus nasturtium
Order
Asparagales
Brassicales
Family
Orchidaceae
Tropaeolaceae
Genus
Coilostylis
Tropaeolum
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
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Subfamily
Epidendroideae
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Season and Care of Epidendrum and Mashua
Season and care of Epidendrum and Mashua is important to know. While considering everything about Epidendrum and Mashua Care, growing season is an essential factor. Epidendrum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mashua season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Epidendrum is and for Mashua is Loam while the PH of soil for Epidendrum is Acidic, Neutral and for Mashua is Acidic, Neutral.
Epidendrum and Mashua Physical Information
Epidendrum and Mashua physical information is very important for comparison. Epidendrum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Mashua height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Epidendrum and Mashua are as follows:
Epidendrum flower color: White, Light Green and Ivory
Epidendrum leaf color: Green, Light Green and Dark Green
Mashua flower color: Orange, Peach, Pink, Red, Rose and Yellow
- Mashua leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Epidendrum and Mashua
Care of Epidendrum and Mashua include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Epidendrum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Mashua pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Epidendrum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Mashua needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.