Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Epiphyte
Tender Perennial
Origin
Africa, Southern Africa, Madagascar
Caribbean
Types
Bethlehem Orchid, Christmas Orchid, Darwin's Orchid
Fuchsia Decidua, Fuchsia Fulgens, Fuchsia Splendens, Fuchsia Microphylla
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Canopy, Forest edges
Forest edges, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
9-10
Sunset Zone
H2
16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
White, Light Green
Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown, Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Purple, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Yellow green
Purple, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Yellow green
Purple, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Yellow green
Unknown
Leaf Shape
feather-shaped
Long Linear
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
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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
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, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in spring, Prune lower leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Asthma
Asthma, Hay fever
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers, Fruits
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
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Tropical
Botanical Name
ANGRAECUM eburneum
FUCHSIA triphylla
Common Name
Angraecum Orchid, Comet Orchid
Fuchsia
In Hindi
Comet Orchid
फ्यूशिया
In German
Angraecum sesquipedale
Fuchsie
In French
Angraecum sesquipedale
Fuchsia
In Spanish
Angraecum sesquipedale
Fucsia
In Greek
Comet Orchid
φουξία
In Portuguese
Angraecum sesquipedale
Fúcsia
In Polish
Comet Orchid
Fuksja
In Latin
Comet Orchid
Fuchsia
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Asparagales
Myrtales
Family
Orchidaceae
Onagraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Vandeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Comet Orchid and Fuchsia
Wondering what are the properties of Comet Orchid and Fuchsia? We provide you with everything About Comet Orchid and Fuchsia. Comet Orchid doesn't have thorns and Fuchsia doesn't have thorns. Also Comet Orchid does not have fragrant flowers. Comet Orchid has allergic reactions like Asthma and Fuchsia 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 Fuchsia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Comet Orchid and Fuchsia
Season and care of Comet Orchid and Fuchsia is important to know. While considering everything about Comet Orchid and Fuchsia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Comet Orchid season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Fuchsia season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Comet Orchid is Not Available and for Fuchsia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Comet Orchid is Not Available and for Fuchsia is Acidic, Neutral.
Comet Orchid and Fuchsia Physical Information
Comet Orchid and Fuchsia physical information is very important for comparison. Comet Orchid height is 60.00 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Fuchsia height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Comet Orchid and Fuchsia are as follows:
Comet Orchid flower color: White and Light Green
Comet Orchid leaf color: Green and Light Green
Fuchsia flower color: Orange Red
- Fuchsia leaf color: Purple and Dark Green
Care of Comet Orchid and Fuchsia
Care of Comet Orchid and Fuchsia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Comet Orchid pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Fuchsia pruning is done Prune in spring, Prune lower leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Remove shoots. In summer Comet Orchid needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Fuchsia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.