Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Africa, Southern Africa, Madagascar
South America, Brazil
Types
Bethlehem Orchid, Christmas Orchid, Darwin's Orchid
Not Available
Habitat
Canopy, Forest edges
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
13-15
Sunset Zone
H2
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Green
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Burgundy, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Multi-Color
Fruit Color
Brown, Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Yellow green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Yellow green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Yellow green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
feather-shaped
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
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
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
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
Requires watering in the growing season
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
Not Available
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
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Asthma
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Not Available
Other Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
ANGRAECUM eburneum
CATASETUM barbatum
Common Name
Angraecum Orchid, Comet Orchid
Bearded Catasetum Orchid, Orchid
In Hindi
Comet Orchid
bearded catasetum
In German
Angraecum sesquipedale
bärtigen catasetum
In French
Angraecum sesquipedale
catasetum barbu
In Spanish
Angraecum sesquipedale
Catasetum barbudo
In Greek
Comet Orchid
γενειοφόρος catasetum
In Portuguese
Angraecum sesquipedale
catasetum barbudo
In Polish
Comet Orchid
brodaty catasetum
In Latin
Comet Orchid
Volunt barbati Catasetum
Phylum
Vascular plant
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Orchidales
Family
Orchidaceae
Orchidaceae
Genus
Angraecum
Catasetum
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Epidendroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Comet Orchid and Bearded Catasetum
Wondering what are the properties of Comet Orchid and Bearded Catasetum? We provide you with everything About Comet Orchid and Bearded Catasetum. Comet Orchid doesn't have thorns and Bearded Catasetum doesn't have thorns. Also Comet Orchid does not have fragrant flowers. Comet Orchid has allergic reactions like Asthma and Bearded Catasetum 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 Bearded Catasetum and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Comet Orchid and Bearded Catasetum
Season and care of Comet Orchid and Bearded Catasetum is important to know. While considering everything about Comet Orchid and Bearded Catasetum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Comet Orchid season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Bearded Catasetum season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Comet Orchid is Not Available and for Bearded Catasetum is Not Available while the PH of soil for Comet Orchid is Not Available and for Bearded Catasetum is Not Available.
Comet Orchid and Bearded Catasetum Physical Information
Comet Orchid and Bearded Catasetum physical information is very important for comparison. Comet Orchid height is 60.00 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Bearded Catasetum height is 35.50 cm and width 40.60 cm. The color specification of Comet Orchid and Bearded Catasetum are as follows:
Comet Orchid flower color: White and Light Green
Comet Orchid leaf color: Green and Light Green
Bearded Catasetum flower color: Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Burgundy and Ivory
- Bearded Catasetum leaf color: Not Available
Care of Comet Orchid and Bearded Catasetum
Care of Comet Orchid and Bearded Catasetum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Comet Orchid pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bearded Catasetum pruning is done Not Available. In summer Comet Orchid needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bearded Catasetum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.