Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Epiphyte
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
Aerides Falcata
Aerides lawrenciae
Aerides multiflorum
Aerides rosea
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland
meadows, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
13-15
3-9
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Gold, Fuchsia, Ivory
White, Blue, Pink, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Strap shaped
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
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
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Not Available
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Flying insects
Allergy
Not Available
Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Bouquets, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Ear ache
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Alpine, Container, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
AERIDES houlletiana
CHIONODOXA
Common Name
Aerides, Orchid
Chionodoxa, Glory-of-the-Snow
In Hindi
Aerides
Chionodoxa
In German
Aerides
Chionodoxa
In French
Aerides
Chionodoxa
In Spanish
Aerides
Chionodoxa
In Greek
Αέρηδες
Chionodoxa
In Portuguese
Aerides
Chionodoxa
In Polish
Aerides
Chionodoxa
In Latin
Aerides
Chionodoxa
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Platyhelminthes
Order
Asparagales
Liliales
Family
Orchidaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Vandeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Not Available
Properties of Aerides and Chionodoxa
Wondering what are the properties of Aerides and Chionodoxa? We provide you with everything About Aerides and Chionodoxa. Aerides doesn't have thorns and Chionodoxa doesn't have thorns. Also Aerides does not have fragrant flowers. Aerides has allergic reactions like Not Available and Chionodoxa 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 Aerides and Chionodoxa and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Aerides and Chionodoxa
Season and care of Aerides and Chionodoxa is important to know. While considering everything about Aerides and Chionodoxa Care, growing season is an essential factor. Aerides season is Spring and Summer and Chionodoxa season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Aerides is Not Available and for Chionodoxa is Loam while the PH of soil for Aerides is Not Available and for Chionodoxa is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Aerides and Chionodoxa Physical Information
Aerides and Chionodoxa physical information is very important for comparison. Aerides height is 40.60 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Chionodoxa height is 10.20 cm and width 5.10 cm. The color specification of Aerides and Chionodoxa are as follows:
Aerides flower color: Light Yellow, Gold, Fuchsia and Ivory
Aerides leaf color: Not Available
Chionodoxa flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Violet
- Chionodoxa leaf color: Green
Care of Aerides and Chionodoxa
Care of Aerides and Chionodoxa include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. 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 and Chionodoxa pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Aerides needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chionodoxa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.