Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Africa, Southern Africa, Madagascar
Eastern Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Types
Bethlehem Orchid, Christmas Orchid, Darwin's Orchid
not available
Habitat
Canopy, Forest edges
Lower slopes, marshes, Mountain Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
4-9
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
9 - 1
Sunset Zone
H2
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Green
Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Light Green
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Yellow green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Yellow green
Green, Dark Green, Gold, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Yellow green
Gold, Tan
Leaf Shape
feather-shaped
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Not Available
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water three times weekly in summer
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Adequately
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Not Available
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
cut main flower spike, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize when new
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Healthy tree, Red blotch, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Whole plant
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
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
ANGRAECUM eburneum
MISCANTHUS sinensis 'Gracillimus'
Common Name
Angraecum Orchid, Comet Orchid
Eulalia, Japanese Silvergrass, Maiden Grass
In Hindi
Comet Orchid
maiden grass
In German
Angraecum sesquipedale
Mädchen Gras
In French
Angraecum sesquipedale
herbe de jeune fille
In Spanish
Angraecum sesquipedale
hierba doncella
In Greek
Comet Orchid
παρθενική γρασίδι
In Portuguese
Angraecum sesquipedale
grama de solteira
In Polish
Comet Orchid
panieńskie trawy
In Latin
Comet Orchid
virgo herba
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Cyperales
Family
Orchidaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Angraecum
Miscanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Vandeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Comet Orchid and Maiden Grass
Season and care of Comet Orchid and Maiden Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Comet Orchid and Maiden Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Comet Orchid season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Maiden Grass season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Comet Orchid is Not Available and for Maiden Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Comet Orchid is Not Available and for Maiden Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Comet Orchid and Maiden Grass Physical Information
Comet Orchid and Maiden Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Comet Orchid height is 60.00 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Maiden Grass height is 150.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Comet Orchid and Maiden Grass are as follows:
Comet Orchid flower color: White and Light Green
Comet Orchid leaf color: Green and Light Green
Maiden Grass flower color: Red and White
- Maiden Grass leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Comet Orchid and Maiden Grass
Care of Comet Orchid and Maiden Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Comet Orchid pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Maiden Grass pruning is done cut main flower spike and Remove dead leaves. In summer Comet Orchid needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Maiden Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.