Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Epiphyte
Origin
Mediterranean, Turkey
China, India, Nepal
Types
Not Available
Pleione chunii , Pleione limprichtii
Habitat
meadows, Terrestrial
Hilly upland habitat, Wooded hillsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
13-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Blue, Pink, Violet
White, Yellow, Yellow green, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Elliptic to oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Light Frost
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water
Do not water excessively, Needs very little water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Type
Loam
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Free of serious pests and diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Light Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flying insects
Birds, Bumblebees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Not Available
Allergy
Skin rash
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Not Available
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects., Beneficial species for attracting pollinators
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
CHIONODOXA
SIGMATOSTALIX amazonica
Common Name
Chionodoxa, Glory-of-the-Snow
Amazon Sigmatostalix Orchid, Miniature Orchid
In Hindi
Chionodoxa
miniature orchid
In German
Chionodoxa
miniature orchid
In French
Chionodoxa
Pleione
In Spanish
Chionodoxa
Pleione
In Greek
Chionodoxa
Pleione
In Portuguese
Chionodoxa
miniature orchid
In Polish
Chionodoxa
miniature orchid
In Latin
Chionodoxa
miniature orchid
Phylum
Platyhelminthes
Magnoliophyta
Order
Liliales
Asparagales
Family
Liliaceae
Orchidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Coelogyneae
Subfamily
Not Available
Epidendroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Chionodoxa and Miniature Orchid
Wondering what are the properties of Chionodoxa and Miniature Orchid? We provide you with everything About Chionodoxa and Miniature Orchid. Chionodoxa doesn't have thorns and Miniature Orchid doesn't have thorns. Also Chionodoxa does not have fragrant flowers. Chionodoxa has allergic reactions like Skin rash and Miniature Orchid has allergic reactions like Skin rash. 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 Chionodoxa and Miniature Orchid and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Chionodoxa and Miniature Orchid
Season and care of Chionodoxa and Miniature Orchid is important to know. While considering everything about Chionodoxa and Miniature Orchid Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chionodoxa season is Spring and Winter and Miniature Orchid season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Chionodoxa is Loam and for Miniature Orchid is Not Available while the PH of soil for Chionodoxa is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Miniature Orchid is Not Available.
Chionodoxa and Miniature Orchid Physical Information
Chionodoxa and Miniature Orchid physical information is very important for comparison. Chionodoxa height is 10.20 cm and width 5.10 cm whereas Miniature Orchid height is 12.70 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Chionodoxa and Miniature Orchid are as follows:
Chionodoxa flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Violet
Chionodoxa leaf color: Green
Miniature Orchid flower color: White, Yellow, Yellow green and Brown
- Miniature Orchid leaf color: Light Green
Care of Chionodoxa and Miniature Orchid
Care of Chionodoxa and Miniature Orchid include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chionodoxa pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Miniature Orchid pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Chionodoxa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Miniature Orchid needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.