Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Africa, Southern Africa, Madagascar
Southeastern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Bethlehem Orchid, Christmas Orchid, Darwin's Orchid
Not Available
Habitat
Canopy, Forest edges
Humid climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
H2
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White, Light Green
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown, Light Green
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Gray Green, Pink
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Yellow green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Yellow green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Yellow green
Gray Green, Dark Green, Rose
Leaf Shape
feather-shaped
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Not Available
Bloom Time
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Spring, Late Spring
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 small amount of water, Needs Very high moisture
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
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat And Humidity, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Hummingbirds
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
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Hanging Basket, Tropical
Botanical Name
ANGRAECUM eburneum
TILLANDSIA bulbosa
Common Name
Angraecum Orchid, Comet Orchid
Bulbous Air Plant, Dancing Bulb
In Hindi
Comet Orchid
Dancing Bulb
In German
Angraecum sesquipedale
Dancing Bulb
In French
Angraecum sesquipedale
Dancing Bulb
In Spanish
Angraecum sesquipedale
Dancing Bulb
In Greek
Comet Orchid
Dancing Bulb
In Portuguese
Angraecum sesquipedale
Dancing Bulb
In Polish
Comet Orchid
Dancing Bulb
In Latin
Comet Orchid
Dancing Bulb
Phylum
Vascular plant
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Orchidaceae
Bromeliaceae
Genus
Angraecum
Tillandsia
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Vandeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Tillandsioideae.
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Comet Orchid and Dancing Bulb
Wondering what are the properties of Comet Orchid and Dancing Bulb? We provide you with everything About Comet Orchid and Dancing Bulb. Comet Orchid doesn't have thorns and Dancing Bulb doesn't have thorns. Also Comet Orchid does not have fragrant flowers. Comet Orchid has allergic reactions like Asthma and Dancing Bulb 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 Dancing Bulb and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Comet Orchid and Dancing Bulb
Season and care of Comet Orchid and Dancing Bulb is important to know. While considering everything about Comet Orchid and Dancing Bulb Care, growing season is an essential factor. Comet Orchid season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Dancing Bulb season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Comet Orchid is Not Available and for Dancing Bulb is Not Available while the PH of soil for Comet Orchid is Not Available and for Dancing Bulb is Not Available.
Comet Orchid and Dancing Bulb Physical Information
Comet Orchid and Dancing Bulb physical information is very important for comparison. Comet Orchid height is 60.00 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Dancing Bulb height is 12.70 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Comet Orchid and Dancing Bulb are as follows:
Comet Orchid flower color: White and Light Green
Comet Orchid leaf color: Green and Light Green
Dancing Bulb flower color: Purple
- Dancing Bulb leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Pink
Care of Comet Orchid and Dancing Bulb
Care of Comet Orchid and Dancing Bulb include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Comet Orchid pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dancing Bulb pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, 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 Dancing Bulb needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.