Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Russia
Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America, Brazil
Types
Not Available
Diothonea, Auliza
Habitat
Roadsides, sand dunes, Waste areas
Forests, Subtropical climates, Terrestrial, Tropical regions, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
11-15
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Yellow
White, Light Green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring, Fall, Winter, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Humidity
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Ample Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, light feeding and water solubles, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Slugs, Snails
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Rust, Spider mites, Viruses, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Variety of soil types
Cold climate, Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Bees, Insects, Mealybugs, Spider Mites
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Making cosmetics, Stops hair loss
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Eczema
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Root
Flowers
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Primula elatior
EPIDENDRUM ciliare
Common Name
Oxlip, true oxlip
Epidendrum, Fringed Star Orchid
In Hindi
Oxlip
Epidendrum
In German
Hohe Schlüsselblume
Epidendrum
In French
La Primevère élevée ou Primevère des bois
Epidendrum
In Spanish
Primula elatior
Epidendrum
In Greek
δακράκι
Epidendrum
In Portuguese
Oxlip
Epidendrum
In Polish
Oxlip
Epidendrum
In Latin
Oxlip
Epidendrum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Order
Myrtales
Asparagales
Family
Onagraceae
Orchidaceae
Genus
Oenothera
Coilostylis
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Onagreae
Epidendreae
Subfamily
Onagroideae
Epidendroideae
Season and Care of Oxlip and Epidendrum
Season and care of Oxlip and Epidendrum is important to know. While considering everything about Oxlip and Epidendrum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Oxlip season is Summer and Epidendrum season is Summer. The type of soil for Oxlip is Loam, Sand and for Epidendrum is Not Available while the PH of soil for Oxlip is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Epidendrum is Acidic, Neutral.
Oxlip and Epidendrum Physical Information
Oxlip and Epidendrum physical information is very important for comparison. Oxlip height is 30.00 cm and width 25.00 cm whereas Epidendrum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Oxlip and Epidendrum are as follows:
Care of Oxlip and Epidendrum
Care of Oxlip and Epidendrum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Oxlip pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Epidendrum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Oxlip 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.