Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Africa, Southern Africa, Madagascar
United States
Types
Bethlehem Orchid, Christmas Orchid, Darwin's Orchid
Not Available
Habitat
Canopy, Forest edges
All sorts of environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
5-9
Sunset Zone
H2
H1, H2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Green
Lavender, Light Purple, Pink, Purple, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown, Light Green
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Yellow green
Dark Green, Yellow green, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Yellow green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
feather-shaped
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Repeat Bloomer
No
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Cuttings
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
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Beetles, Black Spot, Caterpillars, Downy mildew, Mosaic viruses, Powdery mildew, Rust, Scale insects, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Invasive
No
Not Available
Self-Sowing
No
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Butterflies
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
Other Uses
Not Available
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
ANGRAECUM eburneum
Rosa blanda
Common Name
Angraecum Orchid, Comet Orchid
smooth rose, prairie rose, wild rose, meadow rose
In Hindi
Comet Orchid
Rosa blanda
In German
Angraecum sesquipedale
Rosa blanda
In French
Angraecum sesquipedale
Rosa blanda
In Spanish
Angraecum sesquipedale
Rosa blanda
In Greek
Comet Orchid
ροζ μίγμα
In Portuguese
Angraecum sesquipedale
Rosa blanda
In Polish
Comet Orchid
Rosa blanda
In Latin
Comet Orchid
Rosa blanda
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Rosales
Family
Orchidaceae
Rosaceae
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 Meadow Rose
Season and care of Comet Orchid and Meadow Rose is important to know. While considering everything about Comet Orchid and Meadow Rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Comet Orchid season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Meadow Rose season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Comet Orchid is Not Available and for Meadow Rose is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Comet Orchid is Not Available and for Meadow Rose is Acidic, Neutral.
Comet Orchid and Meadow Rose Physical Information
Comet Orchid and Meadow Rose physical information is very important for comparison. Comet Orchid height is 60.00 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Meadow Rose height is 250.00 cm and width 200.00 cm. The color specification of Comet Orchid and Meadow Rose are as follows:
Comet Orchid flower color: White and Light Green
Comet Orchid leaf color: Green and Light Green
Meadow Rose flower color: Lavender, Light Purple, Pink, Purple and White
- Meadow Rose leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Comet Orchid and Meadow Rose
Care of Comet Orchid and Meadow Rose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Comet Orchid pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Meadow Rose 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 Meadow Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.