Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Tender Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Asia, India
World/Pandemic
Types
White Spanish
Gladalan White
242
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cropland, Farms, gardens
Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Swamps, Terrestrial, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
11-14
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-7
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
H2
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow green
Light Pink, Rose, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Tan, Sandy Brown, Sienna, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Long Linear
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
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?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Sets
Divison, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Water twice a day in the initial period
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 Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Dispose of diseased portions, Prune after flowering
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize the soil before planting
fertilize in growing season, Phosphate, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Downy mildew, Leaf rust, Slugs, Soft scales
Bacterial soft rot, Brown Rot, Mealybugs, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Humidity, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Cold climate, Full Sun, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Aphids, Insects, Snails
Insects, Mealybugs
Allergy
Eye irritation, Gastric, Oral Allergy
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Blackheads, Good for the Scalp, Reduce Bruises
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent
Air purification, Food for insects, Indoor Air Purification
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Asthma, Bronchitis, cholesterol-lowering, Cough, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Diuretic, High blood pressure, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatism
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Sauces
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ALLIUM cepa 'White Ebenezer'
ENCYCLIA hanburyi
Common Name
Garden Onion, White Onion
Encyclia, Orchid
In German
Zwiebel
Orchidee
In French
Oignon
Orchidée
In Spanish
Cebolla
Orquídea
In Greek
Κρεμμύδι
εγκύκλιο
In Portuguese
Cebola
orquídea
In Polish
Cebula
orquídea
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Asparagales
Family
Liliaceae
Orchidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Allieae
Epidendreae
Subfamily
Allioideae
Epidendroideae
Season and Care of White Onion and Encyclia
Season and care of White Onion and Encyclia is important to know. While considering everything about White Onion and Encyclia Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Onion season is Not Available and Encyclia season is Not Available. The type of soil for White Onion is Loam, Sand and for Encyclia is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for White Onion is Neutral and for Encyclia is Acidic.
White Onion and Encyclia Physical Information
White Onion and Encyclia physical information is very important for comparison. White Onion height is 60.00 cm and width 10.20 cm whereas Encyclia height is 40.60 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of White Onion and Encyclia are as follows:
White Onion flower color: White and Yellow green
White Onion leaf color: Green
Encyclia flower color: Light Pink, Rose, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Tan, Sandy Brown, Sienna and Ivory
- Encyclia leaf color: Green
Care of White Onion and Encyclia
Care of White Onion and Encyclia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Onion pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions and Prune after flowering and Encyclia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer White Onion 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.