Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Epiphyte
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Africa, Southern Africa, Madagascar
Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Types
Bethlehem Orchid, Christmas Orchid, Darwin's Orchid
Not available
Habitat
Canopy, Forest edges
Damp shady woods, Hedgebanks, Mediterranean region
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Light Green
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
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
Strap shaped
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Late Summer, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Light Frost, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Divison, Seedlings, Seperation
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Water three times weekly in summer
Needs less 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, Alkaline
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
Bulb fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Narcissus Bulb Fly, Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Light Frost, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Ants, Bees, pollinators
Allergy
Asthma
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Anti-ageing
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Alzheimer’s Disease
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Not Available
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Alpine, Container, Cutflower, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ANGRAECUM eburneum
Leucojum aestivum
Common Name
Angraecum Orchid, Comet Orchid
Leucojum, summer snowflake
In Hindi
Comet Orchid
Leucojum
In German
Angraecum sesquipedale
Leucojum
In French
Angraecum sesquipedale
Leucojum
In Spanish
Angraecum sesquipedale
Leucojum
In Greek
Comet Orchid
Leucojum
In Portuguese
Angraecum sesquipedale
Leucojum
In Polish
Comet Orchid
Leucojum
In Latin
Comet Orchid
Leucojum
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Liliales
Family
Orchidaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Vandeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Amaryllidoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Comet Orchid and Leucojum
Season and care of Comet Orchid and Leucojum is important to know. While considering everything about Comet Orchid and Leucojum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Comet Orchid season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Leucojum season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Comet Orchid is Not Available and for Leucojum is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Comet Orchid is Not Available and for Leucojum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Comet Orchid and Leucojum Physical Information
Comet Orchid and Leucojum physical information is very important for comparison. Comet Orchid height is 60.00 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Leucojum height is 7.60 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Comet Orchid and Leucojum are as follows:
Comet Orchid flower color: White and Light Green
Comet Orchid leaf color: Green and Light Green
Leucojum flower color: White and Light Pink
- Leucojum leaf color: Green
Care of Comet Orchid and Leucojum
Care of Comet Orchid and Leucojum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Comet Orchid pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Leucojum 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 Leucojum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.