Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Japan
Types
Not Available
not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
7-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Dark Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Light Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Narrowly elliptic
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Sand
Loam, Sand
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
cut main flower spike, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
N-P-K balanced liquid fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Crown rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Butterflies, Hummingbirds, pollinators
Allergy
Not Available
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Ground Cover
along a porch, deck or patio, Bonsai, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cures poisoning from fish
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs
Not Available
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Cut Flowers, Decoration Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
BLETIA purpurea
CALANTHE discolor
Common Name
Candelaria, Pinepink, Purple Bletia Orchid, Sharp-petaled Bletia Orchid
Ground Orchid, Japanese Hardy Calanthe Orchid
In Hindi
Candelaria
Ground Orchid
In German
Candelaria
Ground Orchid
In French
Candelaria
Ground Orchid
In Spanish
Candelaria
Ground Orchid
In Greek
Candelaria
Ground Orchid
In Portuguese
Candelaria
Ground Orchid
In Polish
Candelaria
Ground Orchid
In Latin
Candelaria
Ground Orchid
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Orchidales
Asparagales
Family
Orchidaceae
Orchidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Arethuseae
Arethuseae
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Epidendroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Candelaria and Ground Orchid
Wondering what are the properties of Candelaria and Ground Orchid? We provide you with everything About Candelaria and Ground Orchid. Candelaria doesn't have thorns and Ground Orchid doesn't have thorns. Also Candelaria does not have fragrant flowers. Candelaria has allergic reactions like Not Available and Ground 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 Ground Orchid and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Candelaria and Ground Orchid
Season and care of Candelaria and Ground Orchid is important to know. While considering everything about Candelaria and Ground Orchid Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candelaria season is Spring and Winter and Ground Orchid season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Candelaria is Sand and for Ground Orchid is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Candelaria is Acidic, Neutral and for Ground Orchid is Acidic, Neutral.
Candelaria and Ground Orchid Physical Information
Candelaria and Ground Orchid physical information is very important for comparison. Candelaria height is 45.70 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Ground Orchid height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Candelaria and Ground Orchid are as follows:
Candelaria flower color: Not Available
Candelaria leaf color: Not Available
Ground Orchid flower color: White and Dark Red
- Ground Orchid leaf color: Light Green
Care of Candelaria and Ground Orchid
Care of Candelaria and Ground Orchid include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candelaria pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ground Orchid pruning is done cut main flower spike, Prune after flowering, 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 Ground Orchid needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.