Life Span
Annual
  
Annual
  
Type
Flowering Plants
  
Epiphyte
  
Origin
North America, Central America, South America, Middle Africa, Asia, Central Asia
  
Southeastern Asia
  
Types
Not Available
  
Aerides Falcata
Aerides lawrenciae
Aerides multiflorum
Aerides rosea
  
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
  
gardens, Grassland
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-15
  
13-15
  
AHS Heat Zone
9-2
  
12-10
  
Sunset Zone
5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
H2
  
Habit
Clump-Forming
  
Clump-Forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Lavender, Ivory
  
Light Yellow, Gold, Fuchsia, Ivory
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Multi-Color
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Y-shaped
  
Strap shaped
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Spring, Summer
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Very Fast
  
Slow
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Not Available
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral
  
Not Available
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Not Available
  
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
  
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
  
Seedlings, Transplanting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Reduce watering during fall, Requires regular watering, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Water Deeply
  
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
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral
  
Not Available
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Not Available
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Not Available
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
  
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Pruning
Prune ocassionally
  
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Yes
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Not Available
  
Attracts
Birds
  
Not Available
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
  
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
  
Ear ache
  
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
  
Whole plant
  
Other Uses
Used As Food
  
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
Not Available
  
Container, Cutflower, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
CELOSIA argentea
  
AERIDES houlletiana
  
Common Name
Celosia
  
Aerides, Orchid
  
In Hindi
Celosia
  
Aerides
  
In German
Celosia
  
Aerides
  
In French
Celosia
  
Aerides
  
In Spanish
Celosia
  
Aerides
  
In Greek
Celosia
  
Αέρηδες
  
In Portuguese
Celosia
  
Aerides
  
In Polish
celosia
  
Aerides
  
In Latin
Celosia
  
Aerides
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Tracheophyta
  
Tracheophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Liliopsida
  
Order
Caryophyllales
  
Asparagales
  
Family
Amaranthaceae
  
Orchidaceae
  
Genus
Celosia
  
Aerides
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Vandeae
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Epidendroideae
  
Season and Care of Celosia and Aerides
Season and care of Celosia and Aerides is important to know. While considering everything about Celosia and Aerides Care, growing season is an essential factor. Celosia season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Aerides season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Celosia is Loam, Sand and for Aerides is Not Available while the PH of soil for Celosia is Neutral and for Aerides is Not Available.
Celosia and Aerides Physical Information
Celosia and Aerides physical information is very important for comparison. Celosia height is 20.30 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Aerides height is 40.60 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Celosia and Aerides are as follows:
Celosia flower color: Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Lavender and Ivory
Celosia leaf color: Green
Aerides flower color: Light Yellow, Gold, Fuchsia and Ivory
- Aerides leaf color: Not Available
Care of Celosia and Aerides
Care of Celosia and Aerides include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Celosia pruning is done Prune ocassionally 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 Celosia 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.