Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Epiphyte
Origin
Southeastern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Africa, Southern Africa, Madagascar
Types
Not Available
Bethlehem Orchid, Christmas Orchid, Darwin's Orchid
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Canopy, Forest edges
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
12-15
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H2
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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
Light Green
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Narrowly elliptic
feather-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Sand
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Acidic, Neutral
Not Available
Soil Type
Sand
Not Available
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Ground Cover
Not Available
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
Not Available
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Not Available
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
Container, Cutflower, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
BLETIA purpurea
ANGRAECUM eburneum
Common Name
Candelaria, Pinepink, Purple Bletia Orchid, Sharp-petaled Bletia Orchid
Angraecum Orchid, Comet Orchid
In Hindi
Candelaria
Comet Orchid
In German
Candelaria
Angraecum sesquipedale
In French
Candelaria
Angraecum sesquipedale
In Spanish
Candelaria
Angraecum sesquipedale
In Greek
Candelaria
Comet Orchid
In Portuguese
Candelaria
Angraecum sesquipedale
In Polish
Candelaria
Comet Orchid
In Latin
Candelaria
Comet Orchid
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Orchidales
Asparagales
Family
Orchidaceae
Orchidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Epidendroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Candelaria and Comet Orchid
Wondering what are the properties of Candelaria and Comet Orchid? We provide you with everything About Candelaria and Comet Orchid. Candelaria doesn't have thorns and Comet Orchid doesn't have thorns. Also Candelaria does not have fragrant flowers. Candelaria 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 Candelaria and Comet Orchid and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Candelaria and Comet Orchid
Season and care of Candelaria and Comet Orchid is important to know. While considering everything about Candelaria and Comet Orchid Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candelaria season is Spring and Winter and Comet Orchid season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Candelaria is Sand and for Comet Orchid is Not Available while the PH of soil for Candelaria is Acidic, Neutral and for Comet Orchid is Not Available.
Candelaria and Comet Orchid Physical Information
Candelaria and Comet Orchid physical information is very important for comparison. Candelaria height is 45.70 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Comet Orchid height is 60.00 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Candelaria and Comet Orchid are as follows:
Candelaria flower color: Not Available
Candelaria leaf color: Not Available
Comet Orchid flower color: White and Light Green
- Comet Orchid leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Candelaria and Comet Orchid
Care of Candelaria and Comet Orchid include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candelaria pruning is done 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 Candelaria 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.