Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Epiphyte
Flowering Plants
Origin
Africa, Southern Africa, Madagascar
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Bethlehem Orchid, Christmas Orchid, Darwin's Orchid
Blue Moon, Clouds of Perfume
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Canopy, Forest edges
Rich Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
4-8
Sunset Zone
H2
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Mat-forming
Flower Color
White, Light Green
Blue Violet
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
Not Available
Leaf Shape
feather-shaped
Ovate-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container
Container
How to Plant?
Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water three times weekly in summer
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Neutral
Soil Type
Not Available
Loam
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 flowers
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Boils, Eczema, Intestinal disorders
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Not Available
As a tea substitute, Used as eyewash
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ANGRAECUM eburneum
PHLOX divaricata 'Blue Moon'
Common Name
Angraecum Orchid, Comet Orchid
Wild Blue Phlox, Woodland Phlox
In Hindi
Comet Orchid
Wild Blue Phlox
In German
Angraecum sesquipedale
Wild Blue Phlox
In French
Angraecum sesquipedale
Wild Blue Phlox
In Spanish
Angraecum sesquipedale
Wild Blue Phlox
In Greek
Comet Orchid
Άγρια μπλε Phlox
In Portuguese
Angraecum sesquipedale
Wild Blue Phlox
In Polish
Comet Orchid
Dziki Niebieski Phlox
In Latin
Comet Orchid
Phlox ferae blue
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Solanales
Family
Orchidaceae
Polemoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Polemonioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Comet Orchid and Wild Blue Phlox
Season and care of Comet Orchid and Wild Blue Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Comet Orchid and Wild Blue Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Comet Orchid season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Wild Blue Phlox season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Comet Orchid is Not Available and for Wild Blue Phlox is Loam while the PH of soil for Comet Orchid is Not Available and for Wild Blue Phlox is Neutral.
Comet Orchid and Wild Blue Phlox Physical Information
Comet Orchid and Wild Blue Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Comet Orchid height is 60.00 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Wild Blue Phlox height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Comet Orchid and Wild Blue Phlox are as follows:
Comet Orchid flower color: White and Light Green
Comet Orchid leaf color: Green and Light Green
Wild Blue Phlox flower color: Blue Violet
- Wild Blue Phlox leaf color: Green
Care of Comet Orchid and Wild Blue Phlox
Care of Comet Orchid and Wild Blue Phlox include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Comet Orchid pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Wild Blue Phlox pruning is done Remove dead flowers. In summer Comet Orchid needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Wild Blue Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.