Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Epiphyte
  
Epiphyte
  
Origin
Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America, Brazil
  
Southeastern Asia
  
Types
Diothonea, Auliza
  
Phalaenopsis
Dendrobium
Cattelya
Cymbidium
Epidendrum
Oncidium
Miltonia
Vanda
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Forests, Subtropical climates, Terrestrial, Tropical regions, Wet lands
  
gardens, Urban areas
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
  
12-14
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
  
12-9
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
  
H2
  
Habit
Clump-Forming
  
Clump-Forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Light Green, Ivory
  
Fuchsia, Violet, Plum, Ivory
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
  
Not Available
  
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
  
Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Linear
  
Oblovate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Slow
  
Slow
  
Type of Soil
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Not Available
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Fall, Winter, Indeterminate
  
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Cold climate, Humidity
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Divison, Stem Planting
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Low
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
  
Do not water frequently, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water occasionally
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Ample Water
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Ample Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Not Available
  
Soil Type
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
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
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Humidity
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Coarse
  
Coarse
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Bees, Insects, Mealybugs, Spider Mites
  
Not Available
  
Allergy
Asthma
  
no allergic reactions
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
  
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
  
Cancer, Eye Problems
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
  
Whole plant
  
Other Uses
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
  
Air freshner, Employed in herbal medicine, Making Perfumes, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, 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, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
EPIDENDRUM ciliare
  
AERIDES quinquevulnera
  
Common Name
Epidendrum, Fringed Star Orchid
  
Aerides, Orchid
  
In Hindi
Epidendrum
  
आर्किड
  
In German
Epidendrum
  
Orchidee
  
In French
Epidendrum
  
Orchidée
  
In Spanish
Epidendrum
  
Orquídea
  
In Greek
Epidendrum
  
Ορχιδέα
  
In Portuguese
Epidendrum
  
Orquídea
  
In Polish
Epidendrum
  
Orchidea
  
In Latin
Epidendrum
  
Orchid
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Tracheophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Not Available
  
Liliopsida
  
Order
Asparagales
  
Asparagales
  
Family
Orchidaceae
  
Orchidaceae
  
Genus
Coilostylis
  
Aerides
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Tribe
Epidendreae
  
Vandeae
  
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
  
Epidendroideae
  
Season and Care of Epidendrum and Orchid
Season and care of Epidendrum and Orchid is important to know. While considering everything about Epidendrum and Orchid Care, growing season is an essential factor. Epidendrum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Orchid season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Epidendrum is Not Available and for Orchid is Not Available while the PH of soil for Epidendrum is Acidic, Neutral and for Orchid is Not Available.
Epidendrum and Orchid Physical Information
Epidendrum and Orchid physical information is very important for comparison. Epidendrum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Orchid height is 35.50 cm and width 40.60 cm. The color specification of Epidendrum and Orchid are as follows:
Epidendrum flower color: White, Light Green and Ivory
Epidendrum leaf color: Green, Light Green and Dark Green
Orchid flower color: Fuchsia, Violet, Plum and Ivory
- Orchid leaf color: Green
Care of Epidendrum and Orchid
Care of Epidendrum and Orchid include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Epidendrum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Orchid 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 Orchid needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.