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