Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Africa, Southern Africa, Madagascar
Hybrid origin
Types
Bethlehem Orchid, Christmas Orchid, Darwin's Orchid
Allamanda voilacea
Allamanda violacea Cherry Jubilee
Allamanda x Alba (Blanca)
Allamanda Cream
Allamanda Chocolate
Allamanda Indonesia Sunset
Allamanda hendersonii
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Canopy, Forest edges
gardens, Grassland, Roadsides, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
10-14
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
12-10
Sunset Zone
H2
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White, Light Green
Salmon, Burgundy, Dark Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown, Light Green
Light Green, Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Yellow green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Yellow green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Yellow green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
feather-shaped
Bell Shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water three times weekly in summer
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Water when soil is dry
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in spring, Remove damaged 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
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Asthma
Eye irritation, Skin irritation, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Jaundice, Liver problems, Malaria
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers
Other Uses
Not Available
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
ANGRAECUM eburneum
ALLAMANDA 'Cherries Jubilee'
Common Name
Angraecum Orchid, Comet Orchid
Golden Trumpet Vine
In Hindi
Comet Orchid
Allamanda
In German
Angraecum sesquipedale
Allamanda
In French
Angraecum sesquipedale
Allamanda
In Spanish
Angraecum sesquipedale
Allamanda
In Greek
Comet Orchid
Allamanda
In Portuguese
Angraecum sesquipedale
Allamanda
In Polish
Comet Orchid
Allamanda
In Latin
Comet Orchid
Allamanda
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Gentianales
Family
Orchidaceae
Apocynaceae
Genus
Angraecum
Allamanda
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Rauvolfioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Comet Orchid and Allamanda
Wondering what are the properties of Comet Orchid and Allamanda? We provide you with everything About Comet Orchid and Allamanda. Comet Orchid doesn't have thorns and Allamanda doesn't have thorns. Also Comet Orchid does not have fragrant flowers. Comet Orchid has allergic reactions like Asthma and Allamanda has allergic reactions like Asthma. 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 Comet Orchid and Allamanda and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Comet Orchid and Allamanda
Season and care of Comet Orchid and Allamanda is important to know. While considering everything about Comet Orchid and Allamanda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Comet Orchid season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Allamanda season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Comet Orchid is Not Available and for Allamanda is Loam while the PH of soil for Comet Orchid is Not Available and for Allamanda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Comet Orchid and Allamanda Physical Information
Comet Orchid and Allamanda physical information is very important for comparison. Comet Orchid height is 60.00 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Allamanda height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Comet Orchid and Allamanda are as follows:
Comet Orchid flower color: White and Light Green
Comet Orchid leaf color: Green and Light Green
Allamanda flower color: Salmon, Burgundy and Dark Salmon
- Allamanda leaf color: Light Green
Care of Comet Orchid and Allamanda
Care of Comet Orchid and Allamanda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Comet Orchid pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Allamanda pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in spring and Remove damaged leaves. In summer Comet Orchid needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Allamanda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.