Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Epiphyte
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Africa, Southern Africa, Madagascar
South Africa
Types
Bethlehem Orchid, Christmas Orchid, Darwin's Orchid
Not Available
Habitat
Canopy, Forest edges
Temperate Regions, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
9-11
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Green
Yellow, Red, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Light Green
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Yellow green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Yellow green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Yellow green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
feather-shaped
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water three times weekly in summer
Water more in summer
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Insects
Allergy
Asthma
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers
Other Uses
Not Available
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ANGRAECUM eburneum
CLIVIA miniata
Common Name
Angraecum Orchid, Comet Orchid
Clivia
In Hindi
Comet Orchid
Clivia
In German
Angraecum sesquipedale
Clivia
In French
Angraecum sesquipedale
Clivia
In Spanish
Angraecum sesquipedale
Clivia
In Greek
Comet Orchid
κλίβια
In Portuguese
Angraecum sesquipedale
Clivia
In Polish
Comet Orchid
Clivia
In Latin
Comet Orchid
Clivia
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Asparagales
Family
Orchidaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Vandeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Amaryllidoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Comet Orchid and Clivia
Wondering what are the properties of Comet Orchid and Clivia? We provide you with everything About Comet Orchid and Clivia. Comet Orchid doesn't have thorns and Clivia doesn't have thorns. Also Comet Orchid does not have fragrant flowers. Comet Orchid has allergic reactions like Asthma and Clivia 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 Clivia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Comet Orchid and Clivia
Season and care of Comet Orchid and Clivia is important to know. While considering everything about Comet Orchid and Clivia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Comet Orchid season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Clivia season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Comet Orchid is Not Available and for Clivia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Comet Orchid is Not Available and for Clivia is Acidic, Neutral.
Comet Orchid and Clivia Physical Information
Comet Orchid and Clivia physical information is very important for comparison. Comet Orchid height is 60.00 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Clivia height is 30.50 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Comet Orchid and Clivia are as follows:
Comet Orchid flower color: White and Light Green
Comet Orchid leaf color: Green and Light Green
Clivia flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange
- Clivia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Comet Orchid and Clivia
Care of Comet Orchid and Clivia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Comet Orchid pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Clivia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Comet Orchid needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Clivia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.