Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Asia
World/Pandemic
Types
Bowl of Beauty, Laura Dessert
242
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Swamps, Terrestrial, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
11-14
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
H2
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow, Ivory
Light Pink, Rose, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Tan, Sandy Brown, Sienna, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Cold climate, Full Sun, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Water during periods of drought
Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
High phosphorus
fertilize in growing season, Phosphate, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Blight, Leaf spot, Stem spot, Viruses
Bacterial soft rot, Brown Rot, Mealybugs, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Full Sun, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Fragrant Flower
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Ants, Insects, Not Available
Insects, Mealybugs
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Heals cracked skin
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Indoor Air Purification
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Anodyne, Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Astringent, Carminative, Diuretic
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds, Stem
Flowers
Other Uses
Eaten in a broth, Powdered and mixed with tea
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PAEONIA lactiflora 'Laura Dessert'
ENCYCLIA hanburyi
Common Name
Garden Peony, Chinese Peony
Encyclia, Orchid
In Hindi
Garden Peony
आर्किड
In German
Garten -Pfingstrose
Orchidee
In French
Jardin Pivoine
Orchidée
In Spanish
Jardín Peony
Orquídea
In Greek
Κήπος Παιώνια
εγκύκλιο
In Portuguese
Garden Peony
orquídea
In Polish
Garden Peony
orquídea
In Latin
AGLAOPHOTIS paradiso
Epidendrum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Dilleniales
Asparagales
Family
Paeoniaceae
Orchidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Epidendreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Epidendroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Garden Peony and Encyclia
Season and care of Garden Peony and Encyclia is important to know. While considering everything about Garden Peony and Encyclia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Garden Peony season is Spring and Encyclia season is Spring. The type of soil for Garden Peony is Loam and for Encyclia is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Garden Peony is Neutral and for Encyclia is Acidic.
Garden Peony and Encyclia Physical Information
Garden Peony and Encyclia physical information is very important for comparison. Garden Peony height is 76.20 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Encyclia height is 40.60 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Garden Peony and Encyclia are as follows:
Garden Peony flower color: White, Light Yellow and Ivory
Garden Peony leaf color: Green and Bronze
Encyclia flower color: Light Pink, Rose, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Tan, Sandy Brown, Sienna and Ivory
- Encyclia leaf color: Green
Care of Garden Peony and Encyclia
Care of Garden Peony and Encyclia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Garden Peony pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Encyclia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Garden Peony needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Encyclia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.