Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Epiphyte
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Northern Africa
Southeastern Asia
Types
Hyacinthoides flahaultiana, Hyacinthoides mauritanica, Hyacinthoides reverchonii
Aerides Falcata
Aerides lawrenciae
Aerides multiflorum
Aerides rosea
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Parks, wastelands, Waysides, Woodland edges
gardens, Grassland
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
13-15
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Blue, Pink, Blue Violet
Light Yellow, Gold, Fuchsia, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Multi-Color
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Narrow
Strap shaped
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Not Available
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, From bulbs, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, 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
Loam
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Pinch Tips, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
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
High amounts of nutrients, organic fertlizers
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
Yes
Not Available
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, pollinators
Not Available
Allergy
Pollen
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
Flowers
Whole plant
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used for Landscaping
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Container, Cutflower, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
HYACINTHOIDES hispanica
AERIDES houlletiana
Common Name
Spanish Bluebell
Aerides, Orchid
In Hindi
Bluebell plant
Aerides
In German
Endymion Pflanze
Aerides
In French
plante Bluebell
Aerides
In Spanish
planta Bluebell
Aerides
In Greek
φυτό Bluebell
Αέρηδες
In Portuguese
planta Bluebell
Aerides
In Polish
Bluebell roślin
Aerides
In Latin
Bluebell herba
Aerides
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Liliales
Asparagales
Family
Liliaceae
Orchidaceae
Genus
Hyacinthoides
Aerides
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Hyacintheae
Vandeae
Subfamily
Scilloideae
Epidendroideae
Season and Care of Bluebell and Aerides
Season and care of Bluebell and Aerides is important to know. While considering everything about Bluebell and Aerides Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bluebell season is Spring and Aerides season is Spring. The type of soil for Bluebell is Loam and for Aerides is Not Available while the PH of soil for Bluebell is Acidic, Neutral and for Aerides is Not Available.
Bluebell and Aerides Physical Information
Bluebell and Aerides physical information is very important for comparison. Bluebell height is 30.00 cm and width 15.00 cm whereas Aerides height is 40.60 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Bluebell and Aerides are as follows:
Bluebell flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Blue Violet
Bluebell leaf color: Green
Aerides flower color: Light Yellow, Gold, Fuchsia and Ivory
- Aerides leaf color: Not Available
Care of Bluebell and Aerides
Care of Bluebell and Aerides include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bluebell pruning is done Pinch Tips, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts 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 Bluebell 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.