Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southeastern Asia
North America, South America, Europe, Southern Africa, Asia
Types
Phalaenopsis
Dendrobium
Cattelya
Cymbidium
Epidendrum
Oncidium
Miltonia
Vanda
Hulled Barley, Hulless Barley, Barley Grits
Habitat
gardens, Urban areas
Humid climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-14
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H2
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Not Available
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Fuchsia, Violet, Plum, Ivory
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown, Gold
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Grass like
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Not Available
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water occasionally
Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Not Available
Soil Type
Not Available
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Do not prune during shooting season
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Abdominal pain, breathing problems, Eczema, Headache, Itchiness, Red eyes, Runny nose, Sinuses, sneezing, Sore eyes, Watery eyes, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Eye Problems
Asthma, Bronchitis, Diabetes, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Seeds
Other Uses
Air freshner, Employed in herbal medicine, Making Perfumes, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Food, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Edible, Wildflower
Botanical Name
AERIDES quinquevulnera
HORDEUM vulgare
Common Name
Aerides, Orchid
Barley
In German
Orchidee
Gerste
In Spanish
Orquídea
cebada
In Portuguese
Orquídea
cevada
In Polish
Orchidea
jęczmień
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Cyperales
Family
Orchidaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Pooideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Orchid and Barley
Season and care of Orchid and Barley is important to know. While considering everything about Orchid and Barley Care, growing season is an essential factor. Orchid season is Summer and Fall and Barley season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Orchid is Not Available and for Barley is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Orchid is Not Available and for Barley is Not Available.
Orchid and Barley Physical Information
Orchid and Barley physical information is very important for comparison. Orchid height is 35.50 cm and width 40.60 cm whereas Barley height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Orchid and Barley are as follows:
Orchid flower color: Fuchsia, Violet, Plum and Ivory
Orchid leaf color: Green
Barley flower color: Not Available
- Barley leaf color: Green, Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Orchid and Barley
Care of Orchid and Barley include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Orchid pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Barley pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season. In summer Orchid needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Barley needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.