Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, China, Japan, Melanesia
Southern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Humid climates, Subtropical climates
Cold Regions, Humid climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
10-11
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow, Violet, Ivory
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Subulate
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Not Available
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
Average Water Needs, Needs good drainage
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Not Available
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Borders
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Boils
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Bulbs, Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
ERIA merrillii
COELOGYNE cristata
Common Name
Eria, Orchid
Coelogyne, Orchid
In Spanish
Eria
coelogyne
In Portuguese
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Coelogyne
In Latin
Pinalia
Coelogyne
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Asparagales
Family
Orchidaceae
Orchidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Podochileae
Not Available
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Not Available
Properties of Eria and Coelogyne
Wondering what are the properties of Eria and Coelogyne? We provide you with everything About Eria and Coelogyne. Eria doesn't have thorns and Coelogyne doesn't have thorns. Also Eria does not have fragrant flowers. Eria has allergic reactions like Not Available and Coelogyne has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Eria and Coelogyne and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Eria and Coelogyne
Season and care of Eria and Coelogyne is important to know. While considering everything about Eria and Coelogyne Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eria season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Coelogyne season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Eria is Not Available and for Coelogyne is Not Available while the PH of soil for Eria is Not Available and for Coelogyne is Acidic, Neutral.
Eria and Coelogyne Physical Information
Eria and Coelogyne physical information is very important for comparison. Eria height is 25.50 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Coelogyne height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm. The color specification of Eria and Coelogyne are as follows:
Eria flower color: White, Light Yellow, Violet and Ivory
Eria leaf color: Green and Light Green
Coelogyne flower color: White and Yellow
- Coelogyne leaf color: Green
Care of Eria and Coelogyne
Care of Eria and Coelogyne include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eria pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Coelogyne pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Eria needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Coelogyne needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.