Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs, Shrub
Epiphyte
Origin
Asia, China, Japan, South-Eastern Asia
Africa, Southern Africa, Madagascar
Types
Not Available
Bethlehem Orchid, Christmas Orchid, Darwin's Orchid
Habitat
Semi desert, Shaded sites, Shady Edge
Canopy, Forest edges
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
12-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pale White
White, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Light Green
Brown, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Circular
feather-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Stem Cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs Very high moisture, Never Over-water
Water three times weekly in summer
In Summer
Ample Water
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
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil, Sun
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Rabbits, Snails
Not Available
Allergy
Abdominal distension
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Blood purifying, Making cosmetics, Remove blemishes
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Appetizer, Cardiac, constipation, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Liver problems
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves, Seeds
Not Available
Other Uses
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Powdered and mixed with tea, Showy Purposes, Traditionally considered as lucky plant, Used as a laxative, Used as a thickener in soups
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover
Container, Cutflower, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
PLEIOBLASTUS distichus
ANGRAECUM eburneum
Common Name
Dwarf Bamboo
Angraecum Orchid, Comet Orchid
In Hindi
अजवाइन
Comet Orchid
In German
Ajowan
Angraecum sesquipedale
In French
Ajowan
Angraecum sesquipedale
In Spanish
Trachyspermum ammi
Angraecum sesquipedale
In Greek
σπόρους καραμπίνα
Comet Orchid
In Portuguese
aipo
Angraecum sesquipedale
In Polish
seler
Comet Orchid
In Latin
semina Carom
Comet Orchid
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Apiales
Asparagales
Family
Apiaceae
Orchidaceae
Genus
Trachyspermum
Angraecum
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Apioideae
Epidendroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Ajwain plant and Comet Orchid
Season and care of Ajwain plant and Comet Orchid is important to know. While considering everything about Ajwain plant and Comet Orchid Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ajwain plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Comet Orchid season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Ajwain plant is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Comet Orchid is Not Available while the PH of soil for Ajwain plant is Acidic, Neutral and for Comet Orchid is Not Available.
Ajwain plant and Comet Orchid Physical Information
Ajwain plant and Comet Orchid physical information is very important for comparison. Ajwain plant height is 5.00 cm and width 10.00 cm whereas Comet Orchid height is 60.00 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Ajwain plant and Comet Orchid are as follows:
Ajwain plant flower color: Pale White
Ajwain plant leaf color: Green
Comet Orchid flower color: White and Light Green
- Comet Orchid leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Ajwain plant and Comet Orchid
Care of Ajwain plant and Comet Orchid include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ajwain plant pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Comet Orchid pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Ajwain plant needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Comet Orchid needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.