Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Epiphyte
Origin
Europe, Asia
Africa, Southern Africa, Madagascar
Types
Not Available
Bethlehem Orchid, Christmas Orchid, Darwin's Orchid
Habitat
Rocky areas, Semi desert, Subtropical climates
Canopy, Forest edges
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
12-15
AHS Heat Zone
8 - 5
12-10
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple
White, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Brown, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
feather-shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Slow
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Water three times weekly in summer
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
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Requires very little pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Skin irritation
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Not Available
Other Uses
Dried heads are used in floristry, Used as Ornamental plant
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Wildflower
Container, Cutflower, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
DIPSACUS fullonum
ANGRAECUM eburneum
Common Name
Fuller's Teasel
Angraecum Orchid, Comet Orchid
In Hindi
Fuller's Teasel
Comet Orchid
In German
Fullers Karde
Angraecum sesquipedale
In French
Cardère à foulon
Angraecum sesquipedale
In Spanish
Cardo de Fuller
Angraecum sesquipedale
In Greek
Νεράγκαθο του Fuller
Comet Orchid
In Portuguese
Carda de Fuller
Angraecum sesquipedale
In Polish
Fullera Oset
Comet Orchid
In Latin
Teasel Fullonis
Comet Orchid
Phylum
Anthophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Dipsacales
Asparagales
Family
Dipsacaceae
Orchidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Vandeae
Subfamily
Dipsacoideae
Epidendroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Fuller's Teasel and Comet Orchid
Wondering what are the properties of Fuller's Teasel and Comet Orchid? We provide you with everything About Fuller's Teasel and Comet Orchid. Fuller's Teasel has thorns and Comet Orchid doesn't have thorns. Also Fuller's Teasel does not have fragrant flowers. Fuller's Teasel has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Comet Orchid has allergic reactions like Skin irritation. 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 Fuller's Teasel and Comet Orchid and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Fuller's Teasel and Comet Orchid
Season and care of Fuller's Teasel and Comet Orchid is important to know. While considering everything about Fuller's Teasel and Comet Orchid Care, growing season is an essential factor. Fuller's Teasel season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Comet Orchid season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Fuller's Teasel is Clay, Loam and for Comet Orchid is Not Available while the PH of soil for Fuller's Teasel is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Comet Orchid is Not Available.
Fuller's Teasel and Comet Orchid Physical Information
Fuller's Teasel and Comet Orchid physical information is very important for comparison. Fuller's Teasel height is 150.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Comet Orchid height is 60.00 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Fuller's Teasel and Comet Orchid are as follows:
Fuller's Teasel flower color: Purple
Fuller's Teasel leaf color: Green
Comet Orchid flower color: White and Light Green
- Comet Orchid leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Fuller's Teasel and Comet Orchid
Care of Fuller's Teasel and Comet Orchid include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Fuller's Teasel pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning and Comet Orchid pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Fuller's Teasel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Comet Orchid needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.