Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Epiphyte
Origin
Japan
Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America, Brazil
Types
not available
Diothonea, Auliza
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Forests, Subtropical climates, Terrestrial, Tropical regions, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
11-15
Sunset Zone
H1, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Dark Red
White, Light Green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Tan
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Fall, Winter, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Humidity
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Divison, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Ample Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
cut main flower spike, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, light feeding and water solubles, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Rust, Spider mites, Viruses, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds, pollinators
Bees, Insects, Mealybugs, Spider Mites
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Bonsai, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers
Other Uses
Cut Flowers, Decoration Purposes
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
CALANTHE discolor
EPIDENDRUM ciliare
Common Name
Ground Orchid, Japanese Hardy Calanthe Orchid
Epidendrum, Fringed Star Orchid
In Hindi
Ground Orchid
Epidendrum
In German
Ground Orchid
Epidendrum
In French
Ground Orchid
Epidendrum
In Spanish
Ground Orchid
Epidendrum
In Greek
Ground Orchid
Epidendrum
In Portuguese
Ground Orchid
Epidendrum
In Polish
Ground Orchid
Epidendrum
In Latin
Ground Orchid
Epidendrum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Not Available
Order
Asparagales
Asparagales
Family
Orchidaceae
Orchidaceae
Genus
Bletilla
Coilostylis
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Arethuseae
Epidendreae
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Epidendroideae
Season and Care of Ground Orchid and Epidendrum
Season and care of Ground Orchid and Epidendrum is important to know. While considering everything about Ground Orchid and Epidendrum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ground Orchid season is Spring and Summer and Epidendrum season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Ground Orchid is Loam, Sand and for Epidendrum is Not Available while the PH of soil for Ground Orchid is Acidic, Neutral and for Epidendrum is Acidic, Neutral.
Ground Orchid and Epidendrum Physical Information
Ground Orchid and Epidendrum physical information is very important for comparison. Ground Orchid height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Epidendrum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Ground Orchid and Epidendrum are as follows:
Ground Orchid flower color: White and Dark Red
Ground Orchid leaf color: Light Green
Epidendrum flower color: White, Light Green and Ivory
- Epidendrum leaf color: Green, Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Ground Orchid and Epidendrum
Care of Ground Orchid and Epidendrum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ground Orchid pruning is done cut main flower spike, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Epidendrum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Ground Orchid needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Epidendrum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water.