Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Epiphyte
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America, Brazil
Southern Africa, South Africa
Types
Diothonea, Auliza
Ornithogalum Umbellatum
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
Ornithogalum dubium
Ornithogalum arabicum
Ornithogalum nutans
Habitat
Forests, Subtropical climates, Terrestrial, Tropical regions, Wet lands
Grassland
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
7-10
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Green, Ivory
Orange, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Yellow 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
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
-
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Fall, Winter, Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Cold climate, Humidity
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Stem Planting
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, From bulbs
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, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
-
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
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
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Insects, Mealybugs, Spider Mites
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bog Garden, Borders, Decorating walls
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
-
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, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
EPIDENDRUM ciliare
ORNITHOGALUM dubium
Common Name
Epidendrum, Fringed Star Orchid
Snake Flower, Sun Star, Yellow Chincherinchee
In Hindi
Epidendrum
Sun Star
In German
Epidendrum
Sun Star
In French
Epidendrum
Sun Star
In Spanish
Epidendrum
Sun Star
In Greek
Epidendrum
Sun Star
In Portuguese
Epidendrum
Sun Star
In Polish
Epidendrum
Sun Star
In Latin
Epidendrum
Sun Star
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Platyhelminthes
Order
Asparagales
Asparagales
Family
Orchidaceae
Asparagaceae
Genus
Coilostylis
Ornithogalum
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Epidendreae
Ornithogaleae
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Scilloideae
Season and Care of Epidendrum and Sun Star
Season and care of Epidendrum and Sun Star is important to know. While considering everything about Epidendrum and Sun Star Care, growing season is an essential factor. Epidendrum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sun Star season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Epidendrum is and for Sun Star is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Epidendrum is Acidic, Neutral and for Sun Star is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Epidendrum and Sun Star Physical Information
Epidendrum and Sun Star physical information is very important for comparison. Epidendrum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Sun Star height is 20.30 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Epidendrum and Sun Star are as follows:
Epidendrum flower color: White, Light Green and Ivory
Epidendrum leaf color: Green, Light Green and Dark Green
Sun Star flower color: Orange and Gold
- Sun Star leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Yellow green
Care of Epidendrum and Sun Star
Care of Epidendrum and Sun Star include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Epidendrum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Sun Star 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 Sun Star needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.