Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America, Brazil
Africa, Southern Africa, Madagascar
Types
Not Available
Bethlehem Orchid, Christmas Orchid, Darwin's Orchid
Habitat
Warmer regions
Canopy, Forest edges
USDA Hardiness Zone
13-15
12-15
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H2
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Burgundy, Ivory
White, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
feather-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Not Available
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
Water three times weekly in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Not Available
Soil Type
Not Available
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Not Available
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
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Not Available
Other Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CATASETUM barbatum
ANGRAECUM eburneum
Common Name
Bearded Catasetum Orchid, Orchid
Angraecum Orchid, Comet Orchid
In Hindi
bearded catasetum
Comet Orchid
In German
bärtigen catasetum
Angraecum sesquipedale
In French
catasetum barbu
Angraecum sesquipedale
In Spanish
Catasetum barbudo
Angraecum sesquipedale
In Greek
γενειοφόρος catasetum
Comet Orchid
In Portuguese
catasetum barbudo
Angraecum sesquipedale
In Polish
brodaty catasetum
Comet Orchid
In Latin
Volunt barbati Catasetum
Comet Orchid
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Orchidales
Asparagales
Family
Orchidaceae
Orchidaceae
Genus
Catasetum
Angraecum
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Epidendroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Bearded Catasetum and Comet Orchid
Wondering what are the properties of Bearded Catasetum and Comet Orchid? We provide you with everything About Bearded Catasetum and Comet Orchid. Bearded Catasetum doesn't have thorns and Comet Orchid doesn't have thorns. Also Bearded Catasetum does not have fragrant flowers. Bearded Catasetum has allergic reactions like Not Available and Comet Orchid 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 Bearded Catasetum and Comet Orchid and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bearded Catasetum and Comet Orchid
Season and care of Bearded Catasetum and Comet Orchid is important to know. While considering everything about Bearded Catasetum and Comet Orchid Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bearded Catasetum season is Spring and Summer and Comet Orchid season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Bearded Catasetum is Not Available and for Comet Orchid is Not Available while the PH of soil for Bearded Catasetum is Not Available and for Comet Orchid is Not Available.
Bearded Catasetum and Comet Orchid Physical Information
Bearded Catasetum and Comet Orchid physical information is very important for comparison. Bearded Catasetum height is 35.50 cm and width 40.60 cm whereas Comet Orchid height is 60.00 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Bearded Catasetum and Comet Orchid are as follows:
Bearded Catasetum flower color: Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Burgundy and Ivory
Bearded Catasetum leaf color: Not Available
Comet Orchid flower color: White and Light Green
- Comet Orchid leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Bearded Catasetum and Comet Orchid
Care of Bearded Catasetum and Comet Orchid include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bearded Catasetum pruning is done Not Available and Comet Orchid pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bearded Catasetum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Comet Orchid needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.