Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin, Southwestern United States
Southeastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Phalaenopsis
Dendrobium
Cattelya
Cymbidium
Epidendrum
Oncidium
Miltonia
Vanda
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
riparian zones, Semi desert, Upland
gardens, Urban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
12-14
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14
H2
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Fuchsia, Violet, Plum, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
creamy white
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Oblanceolate , Ovate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
Do not water frequently, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water occasionally
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut back old stems to the ground, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
can go long without fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Unknown
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, cholesterol-lowering
Cancer, Eye Problems
Part of Plant Used
Twigs
Whole plant
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
Air freshner, Employed in herbal medicine, Making Perfumes, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover
Container, Cutflower, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
BACCHARIS 'Centennial'
AERIDES quinquevulnera
Common Name
desert broom , broom baccharis , greasewood
Aerides, Orchid
In Hindi
desert broom
आर्किड
In German
Wüste Besen
Orchidee
In French
desert broom
Orchidée
In Spanish
escoba del desierto
Orquídea
In Greek
desert broom
Ορχιδέα
In Portuguese
vassoura do deserto
Orquídea
In Polish
desert broom
Orchidea
In Latin
desert broom
Orchid
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asterales
Asparagales
Family
Asteraceae
Orchidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Not Available
Epidendroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Desert Broom and Orchid
Season and care of Desert Broom and Orchid is important to know. While considering everything about Desert Broom and Orchid Care, growing season is an essential factor. Desert Broom season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Orchid season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Desert Broom is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Orchid is Not Available while the PH of soil for Desert Broom is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Orchid is Not Available.
Desert Broom and Orchid Physical Information
Desert Broom and Orchid physical information is very important for comparison. Desert Broom height is 60.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Orchid height is 35.50 cm and width 40.60 cm. The color specification of Desert Broom and Orchid are as follows:
Desert Broom flower color: White
Desert Broom leaf color: Green
Orchid flower color: Fuchsia, Violet, Plum and Ivory
- Orchid leaf color: Green
Care of Desert Broom and Orchid
Care of Desert Broom and Orchid include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Desert Broom pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Orchid pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Desert Broom needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Orchid needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.