Epidendrum

Siberian Iris

About Epidendrum and Siberian Iris

Epidendrum

Siberian Iris

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Epiphyte

Perennial

Origin

Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America, Brazil

Eastern Europe, Russia, Siberia

Types

Diothonea, Auliza

Iris sibirica

Number of Varieties

100090

0 40000

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Habitat

Forests, Subtropical climates, Terrestrial, Tropical regions, Wet lands

Damp shady woods, Pastures

USDA Hardiness Zone

11-153-8

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-9

7-1

Sunset Zone

H1, H2

A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23

Habit

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

15.20 cm50.80 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

20.30 cm61.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Light Green, Ivory

White, Purple, Blue Violet

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Light Green, Dark Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Dark Green

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Linear

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Summer

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Slow

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Fall, Winter, Indeterminate

Early Summer, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Cold climate, Humidity

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Divison, Stem Planting

Bulbs, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Low

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer

Keep ground moist

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Ample Water

Moderate

In Winter

Ample Water

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

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

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Coarse

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

✔ ✘

Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Bees, Insects, Mealybugs, Spider Mites

pollinators

Allergy

Asthma

allergic reaction, Skin irritation

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Showy Purposes

Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Woodland margins

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Expectorant

Part of Plant Used

Flowers

Flowers, Root

Other Uses

Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes

Used as an insecticide

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall

Bog Garden, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

EPIDENDRUM ciliare

IRIS sibirica

Common Name

Epidendrum, Fringed Star Orchid

Siberian Iris

In Hindi

Epidendrum

Siberian Iris

In German

Epidendrum

Sibirische Schwertlilie

In French

Epidendrum

L'Iris de Sibérie

In Spanish

Epidendrum

Siberian Iris

In Greek

Epidendrum

Siberian Iris

In Portuguese

Epidendrum

Siberian Iris

In Polish

Epidendrum

Kosaciec syberyjski

In Latin

Epidendrum

Siberian Iris

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Tracheobionta

Class

Liliopsida

Order

Asparagales

Liliales

Family

Orchidaceae

Iridaceae

Genus

Coilostylis

Iris

Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Tribe

Epidendreae

Irideae

Subfamily

Epidendroideae

Iridoideae

Number of Species

1500300

1 27800

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Properties of Epidendrum and Siberian Iris

Wondering what are the properties of Epidendrum and Siberian Iris? We provide you with everything About Epidendrum and Siberian Iris. Epidendrum doesn't have thorns and Siberian Iris doesn't have thorns. Also Epidendrum does not have fragrant flowers. Epidendrum has allergic reactions like Asthma and Siberian Iris has allergic reactions like Asthma. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Epidendrum and Siberian Iris and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Epidendrum and Siberian Iris

Season and care of Epidendrum and Siberian Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Epidendrum and Siberian Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Epidendrum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Siberian Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Epidendrum is and for Siberian Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Epidendrum is Acidic, Neutral and for Siberian Iris is Acidic, Neutral.

Epidendrum and Siberian Iris Physical Information

Epidendrum and Siberian Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Epidendrum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Siberian Iris height is 50.80 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Epidendrum and Siberian Iris are as follows:

Epidendrum flower color: White, Light Green and Ivory
Epidendrum leaf color: Green, Light Green and Dark Green
Siberian Iris flower color: White, Purple and Blue Violet
Siberian Iris leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Epidendrum and Siberian Iris

Care of Epidendrum and Siberian Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Epidendrum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Siberian Iris 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 Siberian Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.