Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
South America
Southeastern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 17, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Blue Violet
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
Narrowly elliptic
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
N-P-K balanced liquid fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Aphids
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Borders, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Cures poisoning from fish
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Bulbs
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden / Wall
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical, Wildflower
Botanical Name
BROWALLIA speciosa
BLETIA purpurea
Common Name
Amethyst Flower
Candelaria, Pinepink, Purple Bletia Orchid, Sharp-petaled Bletia Orchid
In Hindi
नीलम फूल
Candelaria
In German
Amethyst Blume
Candelaria
In French
Améthyste Fleur
Candelaria
In Spanish
amatista flor
Candelaria
In Greek
Αμέθυστος λουλούδι
Candelaria
In Portuguese
flor Amethyst
Candelaria
In Polish
Amethyst Flower
Candelaria
In Latin
Amethyst Flower
Candelaria
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Solanales
Orchidales
Family
Solanaceae
Orchidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Arethuseae
Subfamily
Not Available
Epidendroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Amethyst Flower and Candelaria
Wondering what are the properties of Amethyst Flower and Candelaria? We provide you with everything About Amethyst Flower and Candelaria. Amethyst Flower doesn't have thorns and Candelaria doesn't have thorns. Also Amethyst Flower does not have fragrant flowers. Amethyst Flower has allergic reactions like Not Available and Candelaria 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 Amethyst Flower and Candelaria and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Amethyst Flower and Candelaria
Season and care of Amethyst Flower and Candelaria is important to know. While considering everything about Amethyst Flower and Candelaria Care, growing season is an essential factor. Amethyst Flower season is Summer and Fall and Candelaria season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Amethyst Flower is Loam and for Candelaria is Sand while the PH of soil for Amethyst Flower is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Candelaria is Acidic, Neutral.
Amethyst Flower and Candelaria Physical Information
Amethyst Flower and Candelaria physical information is very important for comparison. Amethyst Flower height is 30.00 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Candelaria height is 45.70 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Amethyst Flower and Candelaria are as follows:
Amethyst Flower flower color: White and Blue Violet
Amethyst Flower leaf color: Light Green
Candelaria flower color: Not Available
- Candelaria leaf color: Not Available
Care of Amethyst Flower and Candelaria
Care of Amethyst Flower and Candelaria include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Amethyst Flower pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Candelaria pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Amethyst Flower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Candelaria needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.