Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America
Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America, Brazil
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Diothonea, Auliza
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Forests, Subtropical climates, Terrestrial, Tropical regions, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
11-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple, Plum
White, Light Green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Dark Green, Silver
Green, Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Dark Green, Silver
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Dark Green, Silver
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Dark Green, Silver
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Not Available
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Fall, Fall
Early Spring, Fall, Winter, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Cold climate, Humidity
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Not Available
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Ample Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Not Available
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Not Available
Cold climate, Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees, Insects, Mealybugs, Spider Mites
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Not Available
No
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowers
Other Uses
Not Available
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Not Available
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
TILLANDSIA cyanea
EPIDENDRUM ciliare
Common Name
Linden's Air Plant, Pink Quill
Epidendrum, Fringed Star Orchid
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Epidendrum
In German
Hortensie
Epidendrum
In French
Hortensia
Epidendrum
In Spanish
Hortensia
Epidendrum
In Greek
υδραγεία
Epidendrum
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Epidendrum
In Polish
Hortensja
Epidendrum
In Latin
Hibiscus
Epidendrum
Phylum
Not Available
Tracheophyta
Class
Not Available
Not Available
Order
Not Available
Asparagales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Orchidaceae
Genus
Not Available
Coilostylis
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Epidendreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Epidendroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Pink Quill and Epidendrum
Wondering what are the properties of Pink Quill and Epidendrum? We provide you with everything About Pink Quill and Epidendrum. Pink Quill doesn't have thorns and Epidendrum doesn't have thorns. Also Pink Quill does not have fragrant flowers. Pink Quill has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Epidendrum has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting. 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 Pink Quill and Epidendrum and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pink Quill and Epidendrum
Season and care of Pink Quill and Epidendrum is important to know. While considering everything about Pink Quill and Epidendrum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pink Quill season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Epidendrum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Pink Quill is Not Available and for Epidendrum is Not Available while the PH of soil for Pink Quill is Not Available and for Epidendrum is Acidic, Neutral.
Pink Quill and Epidendrum Physical Information
Pink Quill and Epidendrum physical information is very important for comparison. Pink Quill height is 25.40 cm and width 33.00 cm whereas Epidendrum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Pink Quill and Epidendrum are as follows:
Pink Quill flower color: Purple and Plum
Pink Quill leaf color: Gray Green, Dark Green and Silver
Epidendrum flower color: White, Light Green and Ivory
- Epidendrum leaf color: Green, Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Pink Quill and Epidendrum
Care of Pink Quill and Epidendrum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pink Quill 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 Pink Quill needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Epidendrum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water.
