Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Africa, Southern Africa, Madagascar
Melanesia
Types
Bethlehem Orchid, Christmas Orchid, Darwin's Orchid
Not available
Habitat
Canopy, Forest edges
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
H2
H1, H2, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Light Green
Red, Green, Copper
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown, Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Yellow green
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Yellow green
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Yellow green
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Shape
feather-shaped
Reniform
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial 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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water three times weekly in summer
Average Water Needs
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
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial 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
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Mites, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Not Available
Allergy
Asthma
bronchial asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Abdominal Disease, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Cough, Headache, Kidney problems
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Not Available
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ANGRAECUM eburneum
ACALYPHA wilkesiana
Common Name
Angraecum Orchid, Comet Orchid
Copperleaf
In Hindi
Comet Orchid
Copperleaf
In German
Angraecum sesquipedale
Copperleaf
In French
Angraecum sesquipedale
Copperleaf
In Spanish
Angraecum sesquipedale
copperleaf
In Greek
Comet Orchid
Copperleaf
In Portuguese
Angraecum sesquipedale
Copperleaf
In Polish
Comet Orchid
CopperLeaf
In Latin
Comet Orchid
Copperleaf
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Euphorbiales
Family
Orchidaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Acalyphoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Comet Orchid and Copperleaf
Season and care of Comet Orchid and Copperleaf is important to know. While considering everything about Comet Orchid and Copperleaf Care, growing season is an essential factor. Comet Orchid season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Copperleaf season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Comet Orchid is Not Available and for Copperleaf is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Comet Orchid is Not Available and for Copperleaf is Acidic, Neutral.
Comet Orchid and Copperleaf Physical Information
Comet Orchid and Copperleaf physical information is very important for comparison. Comet Orchid height is 60.00 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Copperleaf height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Comet Orchid and Copperleaf are as follows:
Comet Orchid flower color: White and Light Green
Comet Orchid leaf color: Green and Light Green
Copperleaf flower color: Red, Green and Copper
- Copperleaf leaf color: White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper and Bronze
Care of Comet Orchid and Copperleaf
Care of Comet Orchid and Copperleaf include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Comet Orchid pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Copperleaf 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 Copperleaf needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.