Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Africa, Southern Africa, Madagascar
World/Pandemic
Types
Bethlehem Orchid, Christmas Orchid, Darwin's Orchid
Large Blue Fescue , Sea Urchin Blue Fescue, Elijah Blue blue fescue
Habitat
Canopy, Forest edges
Moist Soils, Rocky areas, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
4-9
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H2
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Green
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Yellow green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Yellow green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Yellow green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
feather-shaped
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Not Available
Type of Soil
Not Available
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Not Available
Repeat Bloomer
No
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water three times weekly in summer
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Not Available
Clay, 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
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Not Available
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Edging, Groundcover, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ANGRAECUM eburneum
FESTUCA
Common Name
Angraecum Orchid, Comet Orchid
Blue Fescue, Field Fescue
In Hindi
Comet Orchid
ब्लू हुक्म
In German
Angraecum sesquipedale
blau -Schwingel
In French
Angraecum sesquipedale
bleu fétuque
In Spanish
Angraecum sesquipedale
azul festuca
In Greek
Comet Orchid
μπλε Φεστούκα
In Portuguese
Angraecum sesquipedale
azul festuca
In Polish
Comet Orchid
niebieski Kostrzewa
In Latin
Comet Orchid
blue Fescue
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Cyperales
Family
Orchidaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Pooideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Comet Orchid and Blue Fescue
Wondering what are the properties of Comet Orchid and Blue Fescue? We provide you with everything About Comet Orchid and Blue Fescue. Comet Orchid doesn't have thorns and Blue Fescue doesn't have thorns. Also Comet Orchid does not have fragrant flowers. Comet Orchid has allergic reactions like Asthma and Blue Fescue 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 Blue Fescue and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Comet Orchid and Blue Fescue
Season and care of Comet Orchid and Blue Fescue is important to know. While considering everything about Comet Orchid and Blue Fescue Care, growing season is an essential factor. Comet Orchid season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Blue Fescue season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Comet Orchid is Not Available and for Blue Fescue is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Comet Orchid is Not Available and for Blue Fescue is Acidic, Neutral.
Comet Orchid and Blue Fescue Physical Information
Comet Orchid and Blue Fescue physical information is very important for comparison. Comet Orchid height is 60.00 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Blue Fescue height is 15.24 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Comet Orchid and Blue Fescue are as follows:
Comet Orchid flower color: White and Light Green
Comet Orchid leaf color: Green and Light Green
Blue Fescue flower color: Not Available
- Blue Fescue leaf color: Not Available
Care of Comet Orchid and Blue Fescue
Care of Comet Orchid and Blue Fescue include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Comet Orchid pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Blue Fescue pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Comet Orchid needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Blue Fescue needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.