Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Africa, Southern Africa, Madagascar
Central America
Types
Bethlehem Orchid, Christmas Orchid, Darwin's Orchid
Brassia allenii, Brassia caudata, Brassia cochleata
Habitat
Canopy, Forest edges
Coastal Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
11-15
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Green
Light Yellow, Yellow green, Gold, Plum, Sienna
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Multi-Color
Fruit Color
Brown, Light Green
Brown, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Shape
feather-shaped
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Not Available
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water three times weekly in summer
Needs very little water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Not Available
Soil Type
Not Available
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Occasional light liquid fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Asthma
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
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
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
ANGRAECUM eburneum
BRASSIA arcuigera
Common Name
Angraecum Orchid, Comet Orchid
Arching Brassia, Arching Spider Orchid, Orchid
In Hindi
Comet Orchid
Arching Brassia plant
In German
Angraecum sesquipedale
Arching Brassia Pflanze
In French
Angraecum sesquipedale
plante Arching Brassia
In Spanish
Angraecum sesquipedale
planta de arqueo Brassia
In Greek
Comet Orchid
φυτό κύρτωση Brassia
In Portuguese
Angraecum sesquipedale
planta arqueamento Brassia
In Polish
Comet Orchid
Wyginając Brassia roślin
In Latin
Comet Orchid
Curva Brassia herba
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Asparagales
Family
Orchidaceae
Orchidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Epidendroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Comet Orchid and Arching Brassia
Wondering what are the properties of Comet Orchid and Arching Brassia? We provide you with everything About Comet Orchid and Arching Brassia. Comet Orchid doesn't have thorns and Arching Brassia doesn't have thorns. Also Comet Orchid does not have fragrant flowers. Comet Orchid has allergic reactions like Asthma and Arching Brassia 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 Arching Brassia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Comet Orchid and Arching Brassia
Season and care of Comet Orchid and Arching Brassia is important to know. While considering everything about Comet Orchid and Arching Brassia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Comet Orchid season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Arching Brassia season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Comet Orchid is Not Available and for Arching Brassia is Not Available while the PH of soil for Comet Orchid is Not Available and for Arching Brassia is Not Available.
Comet Orchid and Arching Brassia Physical Information
Comet Orchid and Arching Brassia physical information is very important for comparison. Comet Orchid height is 60.00 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Arching Brassia height is 50.80 cm and width 66.04 cm. The color specification of Comet Orchid and Arching Brassia are as follows:
Comet Orchid flower color: White and Light Green
Comet Orchid leaf color: Green and Light Green
Arching Brassia flower color: Light Yellow, Yellow green, Gold, Plum and Sienna
- Arching Brassia leaf color: Green
Care of Comet Orchid and Arching Brassia
Care of Comet Orchid and Arching Brassia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Comet Orchid pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Arching Brassia pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Comet Orchid needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Arching Brassia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.