Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Habitat
Humid climates
Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Swamps, Terrestrial, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
11-14
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
H2
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow green
Light Pink, Rose, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Tan, Sandy Brown, Sienna, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple, Light Green, Burgundy, Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple, Light Green, Burgundy, Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple, Light Green, Burgundy, Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Full Sun, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Divison, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
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 pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
fertilize in growing season, Phosphate, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
-
Bacterial soft rot, Brown Rot, Mealybugs, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Full Sun, Salt
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Attracts
-
Insects, Mealybugs
Allergy
Mouth itching, Throat itching, Toxic
-
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Indoor Air Purification, Very little waste
Air purification, Food for insects, Indoor Air Purification
Medicinal Uses
Rheumatism
-
Part of Plant Used
Rhizomes
Flowers
Other Uses
Leaves used for wrapping food
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
HOMALOMENA Wallisii
ENCYCLIA hanburyi
Common Name
Homalomena
Encyclia, Orchid
In Hindi
Homalomena
आर्किड
In German
Homalomena
Orchidee
In French
Homalomena
Orchidée
In Spanish
Homalomena
Orquídea
In Greek
Homalomena
εγκύκλιο
In Portuguese
homalomena
orquídea
In Polish
Homalomena
orquídea
In Latin
Homalomena
Epidendrum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Araceae
Orchidaceae
Genus
Homalomena
Encyclia
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
-
Epidendroideae
Season and Care of Homalomena and Encyclia
Season and care of Homalomena and Encyclia is important to know. While considering everything about Homalomena and Encyclia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Homalomena season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Encyclia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Homalomena is Loam, Sand and for Encyclia is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Homalomena is Acidic, Neutral and for Encyclia is Acidic.
Homalomena and Encyclia Physical Information
Homalomena and Encyclia physical information is very important for comparison. Homalomena height is 35.60 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Encyclia height is 40.60 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Homalomena and Encyclia are as follows:
Homalomena flower color: Yellow green
Homalomena leaf color: Green, Purple, Light Green, Burgundy and Silver
Encyclia flower color: Light Pink, Rose, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Tan, Sandy Brown, Sienna and Ivory
- Encyclia leaf color: Green
Care of Homalomena and Encyclia
Care of Homalomena and Encyclia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Homalomena pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Homalomena 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.