Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Epiphyte
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America, Brazil
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Turkey, Western Asia
Types
Diothonea, Auliza
Mountain silverbell , Rosea
Habitat
Forests, Subtropical climates, Terrestrial, Tropical regions, Wet lands
Floodplains, low mountains, Lower slopes, secondary forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
5-9
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Green, Ivory
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Acuminate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
-
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Fall, Winter, Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Cold climate, Humidity
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Stem Planting
Layering, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
occasional watering once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Ample Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
-
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune grass to maintain level, 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
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Humidity
Drought and Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Insects, Mealybugs, Spider Mites
Bees, Flying insects
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
-
Other Uses
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Decoration Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
EPIDENDRUM ciliare
ORNITHOGALUM nutans
Common Name
Epidendrum, Fringed Star Orchid
Drooping Star-of-Bethlehem, Nodding Star-of-Bethlehem, Silver Bells
In Hindi
Epidendrum
Silver bells
In German
Epidendrum
Silver bells
In French
Epidendrum
Silver bells
In Spanish
Epidendrum
Silver bells
In Greek
Epidendrum
Silver bells
In Portuguese
Epidendrum
Silver bells
In Polish
Epidendrum
Silver bells
In Latin
Epidendrum
Silver bells
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Angiosperms
Order
Asparagales
Ebenales
Family
Orchidaceae
Asparagaceae
Genus
Coilostylis
Halesia
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Eudicots
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
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Season and Care of Epidendrum and Silver Bells
Season and care of Epidendrum and Silver Bells is important to know. While considering everything about Epidendrum and Silver Bells Care, growing season is an essential factor. Epidendrum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Silver Bells season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Epidendrum is and for Silver Bells is while the PH of soil for Epidendrum is Acidic, Neutral and for Silver Bells is .
Epidendrum and Silver Bells Physical Information
Epidendrum and Silver Bells physical information is very important for comparison. Epidendrum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Silver Bells height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Epidendrum and Silver Bells are as follows:
Epidendrum flower color: White, Light Green and Ivory
Epidendrum leaf color: Green, Light Green and Dark Green
Silver Bells flower color: White
- Silver Bells leaf color: Green
Care of Epidendrum and Silver Bells
Care of Epidendrum and Silver Bells include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Epidendrum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Silver Bells pruning is done Prune grass to maintain level, 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 Silver Bells needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.