Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Epiphyte
Origin
Japan
Southeastern Asia, China, Japan, Melanesia
Types
not available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Humid climates, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
11-15
Sunset Zone
H1, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Dark Red
White, Light Yellow, Violet, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Light Green, Tan
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Subulate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Not Available
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade
Pruning
cut main flower spike, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds, pollinators
Not Available
Allergy
Unknown
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Bonsai, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bonsai, Borders
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers
Other Uses
Cut Flowers, Decoration Purposes
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
CALANTHE discolor
ERIA merrillii
Common Name
Ground Orchid, Japanese Hardy Calanthe Orchid
Eria, Orchid
In Hindi
Ground Orchid
Eria
In German
Ground Orchid
Eria
In French
Ground Orchid
Eria
In Spanish
Ground Orchid
Eria
In Greek
Ground Orchid
eria
In Portuguese
Ground Orchid
eria
In Polish
Ground Orchid
Eria
In Latin
Ground Orchid
Pinalia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Asparagales
Family
Orchidaceae
Orchidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Arethuseae
Podochileae
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Epidendroideae
Properties of Ground Orchid and Eria
Wondering what are the properties of Ground Orchid and Eria? We provide you with everything About Ground Orchid and Eria. Ground Orchid doesn't have thorns and Eria doesn't have thorns. Also Ground Orchid does not have fragrant flowers. Ground Orchid has allergic reactions like Unknown and Eria has allergic reactions like Unknown. 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 Ground Orchid and Eria and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Ground Orchid and Eria
Season and care of Ground Orchid and Eria is important to know. While considering everything about Ground Orchid and Eria Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ground Orchid season is Spring and Summer and Eria season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Ground Orchid is Loam, Sand and for Eria is Not Available while the PH of soil for Ground Orchid is Acidic, Neutral and for Eria is Not Available.
Ground Orchid and Eria Physical Information
Ground Orchid and Eria physical information is very important for comparison. Ground Orchid height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Eria height is 25.50 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Ground Orchid and Eria are as follows:
Ground Orchid flower color: White and Dark Red
Ground Orchid leaf color: Light Green
Eria flower color: White, Light Yellow, Violet and Ivory
- Eria leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Ground Orchid and Eria
Care of Ground Orchid and Eria 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 Eria pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Ground Orchid needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Eria needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.