Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Epiphyte
Flowering Plants
Origin
Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America, Brazil
Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Diothonea, Auliza
Kablouna Gold, Fiesta Gitana, Art Shades
Habitat
Forests, Subtropical climates, Terrestrial, Tropical regions, Wet lands
gardens, Roadsides, Waste areas, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
3-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
A2, A3, H1, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Green, Ivory
Yellow, Orange, Bronze, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Oblong-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Early Autumn, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
-
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Fall, Winter, Indeterminate
Early Winter
Tolerances
Cold climate, Humidity
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Requires regular 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, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
-
Moist, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
-
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Cut or pinch the stems, 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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Insects, Mealybugs, Spider Mites
Beetles, Butterflies, Flying insects
Allergy
Asthma
Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, Skin rash, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems, used as a dye
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Curing mumps and measles, Cuts, Reduces toothache, Surgical wounds, Throat infection, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Cosmetics, Sometimes used for making wine, Used as an insecticide, Used as essential oil, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Groundcover, Showy Tree
Botanical Name
EPIDENDRUM ciliare
CALENDULA officinalis
Common Name
Epidendrum, Fringed Star Orchid
Pot Marigold
In Hindi
Epidendrum
Pot Marigold
In German
Epidendrum
Ringelblume
In French
Epidendrum
pot Marigold
In Spanish
Epidendrum
Caléndula
In Greek
Epidendrum
καλέντουλα
In Portuguese
Epidendrum
pot Marigold
In Polish
Epidendrum
Pot Marigold
In Latin
Epidendrum
Zinnia Pot
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Vascular plant
Order
Asparagales
Asterales
Family
Orchidaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Coilostylis
Calendula
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Epidendreae
Calenduleae
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Asteroideae
Season and Care of Epidendrum and Pot Marigold
Season and care of Epidendrum and Pot Marigold is important to know. While considering everything about Epidendrum and Pot Marigold Care, growing season is an essential factor. Epidendrum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pot Marigold season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Epidendrum is and for Pot Marigold is Well drained while the PH of soil for Epidendrum is Acidic, Neutral and for Pot Marigold is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral.
Epidendrum and Pot Marigold Physical Information
Epidendrum and Pot Marigold physical information is very important for comparison. Epidendrum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Pot Marigold height is 80.00 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Epidendrum and Pot Marigold are as follows:
Epidendrum flower color: White, Light Green and Ivory
Epidendrum leaf color: Green, Light Green and Dark Green
Pot Marigold flower color: Yellow, Orange, Bronze and Ivory
- Pot Marigold leaf color: Green
Care of Epidendrum and Pot Marigold
Care of Epidendrum and Pot Marigold include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Epidendrum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Pot Marigold pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Pot Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.