Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America, Brazil
California
Types
Diothonea, Auliza
Not Available
Habitat
Forests, Subtropical climates, Terrestrial, Tropical regions, Wet lands
Chaparral, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
7-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
H1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Light Green, Ivory
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Fall, Winter, Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Cold climate, Humidity
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Needs watering once a week, Water well when planted
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 Type
Not Available
Loam, Sand
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
prune nearly to the ground in late fall
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, light feeding and water solubles, Water soluble fertilizers
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Rust, Spider mites, Viruses, Whiteflies
Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Humidity
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Bees, Insects, Mealybugs, Spider Mites
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
antimicrobial, Astringent, Gum Problems, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flower Stalk
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
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
EPIDENDRUM ciliare
ROMNEYA coulteri
Common Name
Epidendrum, Fringed Star Orchid
Matilija Poppy
In Hindi
Epidendrum
Matilija Poppy
In German
Epidendrum
Matilija Poppy
In French
Epidendrum
Matilija Poppy
In Spanish
Epidendrum
Matilija amapola
In Greek
Epidendrum
Matilija παπαρούνας
In Portuguese
Epidendrum
Matilija Poppy
In Polish
Epidendrum
Matilija Poppy
In Latin
Epidendrum
Matilija Poppy
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Papaverales
Family
Orchidaceae
Papaveraceae
Genus
Coilostylis
Romneya
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Epidendreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Papaveroideae
Season and Care of Epidendrum and Matilija Poppy
Season and care of Epidendrum and Matilija Poppy is important to know. While considering everything about Epidendrum and Matilija Poppy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Epidendrum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Matilija Poppy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Epidendrum is Not Available and for Matilija Poppy is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Epidendrum is Acidic, Neutral and for Matilija Poppy is Neutral, Alkaline.
Epidendrum and Matilija Poppy Physical Information
Epidendrum and Matilija Poppy physical information is very important for comparison. Epidendrum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Matilija Poppy height is 120.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Epidendrum and Matilija Poppy are as follows:
Epidendrum flower color: White, Light Green and Ivory
Epidendrum leaf color: Green, Light Green and Dark Green
Matilija Poppy flower color: White and Yellow
- Matilija Poppy leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Epidendrum and Matilija Poppy
Care of Epidendrum and Matilija Poppy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Epidendrum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Matilija Poppy pruning is done prune nearly to the ground in late fall. In summer Epidendrum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Matilija Poppy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.