Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Africa, Southern Africa, Madagascar
Brazil
Types
Bethlehem Orchid, Christmas Orchid, Darwin's Orchid
Abutilon Hybridum
Abutilon Megapotamicum
Abutilon Palmeri
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Canopy, Forest edges
Grassland, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
8-10
Sunset Zone
H2
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Green
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Light Green
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Yellow green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Yellow green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Yellow green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
feather-shaped
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water three times weekly in summer
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Not Available
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
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
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Asthma
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Diarrhea, Lung Problems
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Whole plant
Other Uses
Not Available
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
ANGRAECUM eburneum
ABUTILON megapotamicum
Common Name
Angraecum Orchid, Comet Orchid
Indian mallow or Velvetleaf
In Hindi
Comet Orchid
Abutilon
In German
Angraecum sesquipedale
Abutilon
In French
Angraecum sesquipedale
Abutilon
In Spanish
Angraecum sesquipedale
Abutilon
In Greek
Comet Orchid
Abutilon
In Portuguese
Angraecum sesquipedale
Abutilon
In Polish
Comet Orchid
Abutilon
In Latin
Comet Orchid
Abutilon
Phylum
Vascular plant
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Malvales
Family
Orchidaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Malvoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Comet Orchid and Abutilon
Season and care of Comet Orchid and Abutilon is important to know. While considering everything about Comet Orchid and Abutilon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Comet Orchid season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Abutilon season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Comet Orchid is Not Available and for Abutilon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Comet Orchid is Not Available and for Abutilon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Comet Orchid and Abutilon Physical Information
Comet Orchid and Abutilon physical information is very important for comparison. Comet Orchid height is 60.00 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Abutilon height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Comet Orchid and Abutilon are as follows:
Comet Orchid flower color: White and Light Green
Comet Orchid leaf color: Green and Light Green
Abutilon flower color: Yellow and Red
- Abutilon leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Comet Orchid and Abutilon
Care of Comet Orchid and Abutilon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Comet Orchid pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Abutilon pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Comet Orchid needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Abutilon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.