Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Africa, Southern Africa, Madagascar
Types
oranges, grapefruit, lemons
Bethlehem Orchid, Christmas Orchid, Darwin's Orchid
Habitat
agricultural areas
Canopy, Forest edges
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
12-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-10
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H2
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Purple, Ivory
White, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange
Brown, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Toothed
feather-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
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, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Itchiness, Oral Allergy
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Makes teeth white, Skin cleanser
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Kidney Stones, scurvy, Stomach Cancer
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Not Available
Other Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CITRUS
ANGRAECUM eburneum
Common Name
Citrus
Angraecum Orchid, Comet Orchid
In Hindi
निम्बू-वंश
Comet Orchid
In German
Zitruspflanzen
Angraecum sesquipedale
In French
Citrus
Angraecum sesquipedale
In Spanish
Citrus
Angraecum sesquipedale
In Greek
Citrus
Comet Orchid
In Portuguese
Citrus é um género
Angraecum sesquipedale
In Polish
Cytrus
Comet Orchid
In Latin
citrus
Comet Orchid
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Asparagales
Family
Rutaceae
Orchidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Epidendroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Citrus and Comet Orchid
Wondering what are the properties of Citrus and Comet Orchid? We provide you with everything About Citrus and Comet Orchid. Citrus has thorns and Comet Orchid doesn't have thorns. Also Citrus does not have fragrant flowers. Citrus has allergic reactions like Itchiness and Oral Allergy and Comet Orchid has allergic reactions like Itchiness and Oral Allergy. 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 Citrus and Comet Orchid and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Citrus and Comet Orchid
Season and care of Citrus and Comet Orchid is important to know. While considering everything about Citrus and Comet Orchid Care, growing season is an essential factor. Citrus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Comet Orchid season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Citrus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Comet Orchid is Not Available while the PH of soil for Citrus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Comet Orchid is Not Available.
Citrus and Comet Orchid Physical Information
Citrus and Comet Orchid physical information is very important for comparison. Citrus height is Not Available and width 244.00 cm whereas Comet Orchid height is 60.00 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Citrus and Comet Orchid are as follows:
Citrus flower color: White, Purple and Ivory
Citrus leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Comet Orchid flower color: White and Light Green
- Comet Orchid leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Citrus and Comet Orchid
Care of Citrus and Comet Orchid include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Citrus 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 Citrus 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.