Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Africa, Southern Africa, Madagascar
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
Bethlehem Orchid, Christmas Orchid, Darwin's Orchid
Not Available
Habitat
Canopy, Forest edges
Damp shady woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
9 - 5
Sunset Zone
H2
3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Green
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Yellow green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Yellow green
Green, Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Yellow green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
feather-shaped
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Not Available
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water three times weekly in summer
Requires a lot of 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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Asthma
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Whole plant
Other Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Wildflower
Botanical Name
ANGRAECUM eburneum
MILIUM effusum
Common Name
Angraecum Orchid, Comet Orchid
Millet Grass, Wood Millet
In Hindi
Comet Orchid
Milium effusum
In German
Angraecum sesquipedale
Wald-Flattergras
In French
Angraecum sesquipedale
millet étalé
In Spanish
Angraecum sesquipedale
effusum milium
In Greek
Comet Orchid
milium effusum
In Portuguese
Angraecum sesquipedale
milium effusum
In Polish
Comet Orchid
prosownica rozpierzchła
In Latin
Comet Orchid
milium effusum
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Cyperales
Family
Orchidaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Vandeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Comet Orchid and Milium Effusum
Wondering what are the properties of Comet Orchid and Milium Effusum? We provide you with everything About Comet Orchid and Milium Effusum. Comet Orchid doesn't have thorns and Milium Effusum doesn't have thorns. Also Comet Orchid does not have fragrant flowers. Comet Orchid has allergic reactions like Asthma and Milium Effusum 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 Milium Effusum and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Comet Orchid and Milium Effusum
Season and care of Comet Orchid and Milium Effusum is important to know. While considering everything about Comet Orchid and Milium Effusum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Comet Orchid season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Milium Effusum season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Comet Orchid is Not Available and for Milium Effusum is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Comet Orchid is Not Available and for Milium Effusum is Acidic, Neutral.
Comet Orchid and Milium Effusum Physical Information
Comet Orchid and Milium Effusum physical information is very important for comparison. Comet Orchid height is 60.00 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Milium Effusum height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Comet Orchid and Milium Effusum are as follows:
Comet Orchid flower color: White and Light Green
Comet Orchid leaf color: Green and Light Green
Milium Effusum flower color: Not Available
- Milium Effusum leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Comet Orchid and Milium Effusum
Care of Comet Orchid and Milium Effusum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Comet Orchid pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Milium Effusum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Comet Orchid needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Milium Effusum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.