Origin
Mexico, Central Asia, Eastern Asia
Southeastern Asia
Types
Mardi Gras
Kaliedoscope
Edward Goucher
Prostrata
Aerides Falcata
Aerides lawrenciae
Aerides multiflorum
Aerides rosea
Habitat
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Woods
gardens, Grassland
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
13-15
AHS Heat Zone
-9999
12-10
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H2
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Light Yellow, Gold, Fuchsia, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Multi-Color
Fruit Color
Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Strap shaped
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Not Available
Bloom Time
Not Available
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Not Available
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Ear ache
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Whole plant
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Hedges
Container, Cutflower, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ABELIA mosanensis
AERIDES houlletiana
Common Name
Glossy abelia
Aerides, Orchid
In Spanish
Abelia
Aerides
In Portuguese
Abelia
Aerides
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Dipsacales
Asparagales
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Orchidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Vandeae
Subfamily
Caprifolioideae
Epidendroideae
Properties of Abelia and Aerides
Wondering what are the properties of Abelia and Aerides? We provide you with everything About Abelia and Aerides. Abelia doesn't have thorns and Aerides doesn't have thorns. Also Abelia does not have fragrant flowers. Abelia has allergic reactions like Not Available and Aerides has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Abelia and Aerides and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Abelia and Aerides
Season and care of Abelia and Aerides is important to know. While considering everything about Abelia and Aerides Care, growing season is an essential factor. Abelia season is Not Available and Aerides season is Not Available. The type of soil for Abelia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Aerides is Not Available while the PH of soil for Abelia is Acidic, Neutral and for Aerides is Not Available.
Abelia and Aerides Physical Information
Abelia and Aerides physical information is very important for comparison. Abelia height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Aerides height is 40.60 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Abelia and Aerides are as follows:
Abelia flower color: Not Available
Abelia leaf color: Not Available
Aerides flower color: Light Yellow, Gold, Fuchsia and Ivory
- Aerides leaf color: Not Available
Care of Abelia and Aerides
Care of Abelia and Aerides include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Abelia pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Aerides pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Abelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Aerides needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.