Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia, Siberia
World/Pandemic
Habitat
damp meadows, ditches, Fields, Hay fields, shores, springs, Swamps
Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Swamps, Terrestrial, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
11-14
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
H2
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Pink, Light Pink, Rose
Light Pink, Rose, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Tan, Sandy Brown, Sienna, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Bronze, Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Full Sun, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Divison, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season
Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove deadheads
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize the soil before planting, organic fertlizers, slow-release fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Phosphate, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Healthy tree
Bacterial soft rot, Brown Rot, Mealybugs, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Full Sun, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Attracts
Bees, Bumblebees, Butterflies, Hoverflies, Insects
Insects, Mealybugs
Allergy
allergic reaction
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin irritation, Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Indoor Air Purification
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
LYCHNIS flos-cuculi
ENCYCLIA hanburyi
Common Name
Ragged Robin
Encyclia, Orchid
In Hindi
Ragged Robin
आर्किड
In German
Kuckucks-Lichtnelke
Orchidee
In French
Ragged Robin
Orchidée
In Spanish
petirrojo desigual
Orquídea
In Greek
ragged Robin
εγκύκλιο
In Portuguese
Ragged Robin
orquídea
In Polish
Ragged Robin
orquídea
In Latin
Robin ragged
Epidendrum
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Equisetopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Asparagales
Family
Caryophyllaceae
Orchidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
-
Epidendroideae
Season and Care of Ragged Robin and Encyclia
Season and care of Ragged Robin and Encyclia is important to know. While considering everything about Ragged Robin and Encyclia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ragged Robin season is Spring and Summer and Encyclia season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Ragged Robin is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Encyclia is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Ragged Robin is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Encyclia is Acidic.
Ragged Robin and Encyclia Physical Information
Ragged Robin and Encyclia physical information is very important for comparison. Ragged Robin height is 61.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Encyclia height is 40.60 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Ragged Robin and Encyclia are as follows:
Ragged Robin flower color: White, Pink, Light Pink and Rose
Ragged Robin leaf color: Green
Encyclia flower color: Light Pink, Rose, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Tan, Sandy Brown, Sienna and Ivory
- Encyclia leaf color: Green
Care of Ragged Robin and Encyclia
Care of Ragged Robin and Encyclia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ragged Robin pruning is done Remove deadheads and Encyclia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Ragged Robin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Encyclia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.