Osage Orange

Epidendrum

About Osage Orange and Epidendrum

Osage Orange

Epidendrum

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Epiphyte

Origin

Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas

Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America, Brazil

Types

Maclura pomifera

Diothonea, Auliza

Number of Varieties

11000

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Habitat

Grassland, Hillside, Humid climates, Roadsides, Woods

Forests, Subtropical climates, Terrestrial, Tropical regions, Wet lands

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-1011-15

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

10-1

12-9

Sunset Zone

2a, 2b, 3a, 10, 11, 12, 13

H1, H2

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

760.00 cm15.20 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

1,219.00 cm20.30 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow green

White, Light Green, Ivory

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Green, Light Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Green, Yellow green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate

Linear

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Slow

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring, Late Spring

Early Spring, Fall, Winter, Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Soil Compaction

Cold climate, Humidity

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Divison, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry

Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

Ample Water

In Winter

Average Water

Ample Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

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

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, light feeding and water solubles, Water soluble fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Rust, Spider mites, Viruses, Whiteflies

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Cold climate, Humidity

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Coarse

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Bees, Insects, Mealybugs, Spider Mites

Allergy

Asthma

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Cancer, Tooth ache, Urinary tract problems

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Flowers, Fruits

Flowers

Other Uses

Used as an insecticide, Wood log is used in making fences

Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees

Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

MACLURA pomifera

EPIDENDRUM ciliare

Common Name

Bois d’arc, Hedge Apple, Osage Orange

Epidendrum, Fringed Star Orchid

In Hindi

ओसेज संतरे

Epidendrum

In German

Osage Orange

Epidendrum

In French

Osage orange

Epidendrum

In Spanish

Osage naranja

Epidendrum

In Greek

Osage Πορτοκαλί

Epidendrum

In Portuguese

Osage laranja

Epidendrum

In Polish

Osage Pomarańczowy

Epidendrum

In Latin

Aliquam Osage

Epidendrum

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Rosales

Asparagales

Family

Moraceae

Orchidaceae

Genus

Maclura

Coilostylis

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Monocots

Tribe

Moreae

Epidendreae

Subfamily

Epidendroideae

Number of Species

11500

1 27800

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Properties of Osage Orange and Epidendrum

Wondering what are the properties of Osage Orange and Epidendrum? We provide you with everything About Osage Orange and Epidendrum. Osage Orange has thorns and Epidendrum doesn't have thorns. Also Osage Orange does not have fragrant flowers. Osage Orange has allergic reactions like and Epidendrum has allergic reactions like . 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 Osage Orange and Epidendrum and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Osage Orange and Epidendrum

Season and care of Osage Orange and Epidendrum is important to know. While considering everything about Osage Orange and Epidendrum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Osage Orange season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Epidendrum season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Osage Orange is Clay, Loam and for Epidendrum is while the PH of soil for Osage Orange is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Epidendrum is Acidic, Neutral.

Osage Orange and Epidendrum Physical Information

Osage Orange and Epidendrum physical information is very important for comparison. Osage Orange height is 760.00 cm and width 1,219.00 cm whereas Epidendrum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Osage Orange and Epidendrum are as follows:

Osage Orange flower color: Yellow green
Osage Orange leaf color: Green
Epidendrum flower color: White, Light Green and Ivory
Epidendrum leaf color: Green, Light Green and Dark Green

Care of Osage Orange and Epidendrum

Care of Osage Orange and Epidendrum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Osage Orange pruning is done 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 Osage Orange 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.