Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Epiphyte
Tender Perennial
Origin
China, India, Nepal
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Pleione chunii , Pleione limprichtii
Not Available
Habitat
Hilly upland habitat, Wooded hillsides
gardens, Grassland, Prairies
USDA Hardiness Zone
13-15
7-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Mat-forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Yellow green, Brown
Blue, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Yellow green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic to oblong
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Light Frost
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Bulbs
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively, Needs very little water
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Water Deeply, Water less during winter
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Not Available
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Free of serious pests and diseases
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Light Frost
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Bumblebees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Not Available
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Unknown
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, 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
Whole plant
Other Uses
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects., Beneficial species for attracting pollinators
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
SIGMATOSTALIX amazonica
Erysimum cheiri
Common Name
Amazon Sigmatostalix Orchid, Miniature Orchid
Wallflower
In Hindi
miniature orchid
पीला Wallflower
In German
miniature orchid
Yellow Wallflower
In French
Pleione
Yellow Wallflower
In Spanish
Pleione
alhelí amarillo
In Greek
Pleione
κίτρινο Wallflower
In Portuguese
miniature orchid
Wallflower amarelo
In Polish
miniature orchid
Żółty Wallflower
In Latin
miniature orchid
Crocus Wallflower
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Brassicales
Family
Orchidaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Coelogyneae
Not Available
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Miniature Orchid and Yellow Wallflower
Season and care of Miniature Orchid and Yellow Wallflower is important to know. While considering everything about Miniature Orchid and Yellow Wallflower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Miniature Orchid season is Spring and Winter and Yellow Wallflower season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Miniature Orchid is Not Available and for Yellow Wallflower is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Miniature Orchid is Not Available and for Yellow Wallflower is Neutral, Alkaline.
Miniature Orchid and Yellow Wallflower Physical Information
Miniature Orchid and Yellow Wallflower physical information is very important for comparison. Miniature Orchid height is 12.70 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Yellow Wallflower height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Miniature Orchid and Yellow Wallflower are as follows:
Miniature Orchid flower color: White, Yellow, Yellow green and Brown
Miniature Orchid leaf color: Light Green
Yellow Wallflower flower color: Blue and Lavender
- Yellow Wallflower leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Miniature Orchid and Yellow Wallflower
Care of Miniature Orchid and Yellow Wallflower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Miniature Orchid pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Yellow Wallflower pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth and Remove deadheads. In summer Miniature Orchid needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Yellow Wallflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.