Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Africa, Southern Africa, Madagascar
World/Pandemic
Types
Bethlehem Orchid, Christmas Orchid, Darwin's Orchid
Rhynchostylis gigantea (Red), Rhynchostylis gigantea (Chang Ply type)
Habitat
Canopy, Forest edges
Coastal Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
13-15
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
12-10
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Green
White, Lavender, Violet, Plum
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
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Shape
feather-shaped
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Not Available
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water three times weekly in summer
Keep ground moist, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Not Available
Soil Type
Not Available
Not Available
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
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize once a week in winter
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Not Available, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Asthma
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Beautification, Bouquets, 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 for aromatherapy
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ANGRAECUM eburneum
RHYNCHOSTYLIS gigantea
Common Name
Angraecum Orchid, Comet Orchid
Orchid, Rhynchostylis
In Hindi
Comet Orchid
कोपु फूल
In German
Angraecum sesquipedale
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
In French
Angraecum sesquipedale
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
In Spanish
Angraecum sesquipedale
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
In Greek
Comet Orchid
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
In Portuguese
Angraecum sesquipedale
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
In Polish
Comet Orchid
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
In Latin
Comet Orchid
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Phylum
Vascular plant
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Asparagales
Family
Orchidaceae
Orchidaceae
Genus
Angraecum
Rhynchostylis
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Vandeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Comet Orchid and Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Wondering what are the properties of Comet Orchid and Rhynchostylis Gigantea? We provide you with everything About Comet Orchid and Rhynchostylis Gigantea. Comet Orchid doesn't have thorns and Rhynchostylis Gigantea doesn't have thorns. Also Comet Orchid does not have fragrant flowers. Comet Orchid has allergic reactions like Asthma and Rhynchostylis Gigantea 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 Rhynchostylis Gigantea and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Comet Orchid and Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Season and care of Comet Orchid and Rhynchostylis Gigantea is important to know. While considering everything about Comet Orchid and Rhynchostylis Gigantea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Comet Orchid season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Rhynchostylis Gigantea season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Comet Orchid is Not Available and for Rhynchostylis Gigantea is Not Available while the PH of soil for Comet Orchid is Not Available and for Rhynchostylis Gigantea is Not Available.
Comet Orchid and Rhynchostylis Gigantea Physical Information
Comet Orchid and Rhynchostylis Gigantea physical information is very important for comparison. Comet Orchid height is 60.00 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Rhynchostylis Gigantea height is 40.60 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Comet Orchid and Rhynchostylis Gigantea are as follows:
Comet Orchid flower color: White and Light Green
Comet Orchid leaf color: Green and Light Green
Rhynchostylis Gigantea flower color: White, Lavender, Violet and Plum
- Rhynchostylis Gigantea leaf color: Green
Care of Comet Orchid and Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Care of Comet Orchid and Rhynchostylis Gigantea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Comet Orchid pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Rhynchostylis Gigantea pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Comet Orchid needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Rhynchostylis Gigantea needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.