Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Africa, Southern Africa, Madagascar
Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Nepal, Southern Asia, Southern Europe
Types
Bethlehem Orchid, Christmas Orchid, Darwin's Orchid
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Canopy, Forest edges
Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
9-11
Sunset Zone
H2
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Light Green
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Light Green
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Shape
feather-shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
All year
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Not Available
Clay, 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
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Budding, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water three times weekly in summer
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Anthracnose, Armillaria mellea, Blight, Caterpillars, Crown gall, Crown rot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Aphids, Bees, Beetles, Caterpillar, Small mammals
Allergy
Asthma
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, hallucinations, Headache, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Erosion control, Food for birds, Food for insects, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Anemia, anti-cancer, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Diarrhea, Healing, Stomach spasms, Thoat infection
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Not Available
Making deodorants, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as a laxative, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for making soaps, Used in biomass
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Groundcover
Botanical Name
ANGRAECUM eburneum
Myristica fragrans
Common Name
Angraecum Orchid, Comet Orchid
Nutmeg
In Hindi
Comet Orchid
जायफल
In German
Angraecum sesquipedale
Muskatnuss
In French
Angraecum sesquipedale
noix de muscade
In Spanish
Angraecum sesquipedale
nuez moscada
In Greek
Comet Orchid
μοσχοκάρυδο
In Portuguese
Angraecum sesquipedale
noz-moscada
In Polish
Comet Orchid
gałka muszkatołowa
In Latin
Comet Orchid
nutmeg
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Magnoliales
Family
Orchidaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Angraecum
Myristica
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Myrtoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Comet Orchid and Nutmeg
Season and care of Comet Orchid and Nutmeg is important to know. While considering everything about Comet Orchid and Nutmeg Care, growing season is an essential factor. Comet Orchid season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Nutmeg season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Comet Orchid is Not Available and for Nutmeg is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Comet Orchid is Not Available and for Nutmeg is Acidic, Neutral.
Comet Orchid and Nutmeg Physical Information
Comet Orchid and Nutmeg physical information is very important for comparison. Comet Orchid height is 60.00 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Nutmeg height is 1,000.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Comet Orchid and Nutmeg are as follows:
Comet Orchid flower color: White and Light Green
Comet Orchid leaf color: Green and Light Green
Nutmeg flower color: Not Available
- Nutmeg leaf color: Green and Copper
Care of Comet Orchid and Nutmeg
Care of Comet Orchid and Nutmeg include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Comet Orchid pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Nutmeg pruning is done In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead leaves. In summer Comet Orchid needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Nutmeg needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.