Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Japan
Australia, New Zealand
Types
not available
Brachyscome angustifolia, Brachyscome chrysoglossa, Brachyscome ciliaris
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Coastal Regions, Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
10-12
Sunset Zone
H1, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White, Dark Red
Light Blue, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
cut main flower spike, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds, pollinators
Birds, Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Unknown
Poisonous, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Bonsai, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
No
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Not Available
Other Uses
Cut Flowers, Decoration Purposes
Used as a dye, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
CALANTHE discolor
BRACHYSCOME 'Bonbrabu'
Common Name
Ground Orchid, Japanese Hardy Calanthe Orchid
Brachyscome, Surdaisy™ Mauve Brachyscome, Swan River Daisy
In Hindi
Ground Orchid
Brachyscome plant
In German
Ground Orchid
Brachyscome Pflanze
In French
Ground Orchid
plante Brachyscome
In Spanish
Ground Orchid
planta Brachyscome
In Greek
Ground Orchid
φυτό Brachyscome
In Portuguese
Ground Orchid
planta Brachyscome
In Polish
Ground Orchid
Brachyscome roślin
In Latin
Ground Orchid
Brachyscome herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Asterales
Family
Orchidaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Bletilla
Brachyscome
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Arethuseae
Astereae
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Asteroideae
Season and Care of Ground Orchid and Brachyscome
Season and care of Ground Orchid and Brachyscome is important to know. While considering everything about Ground Orchid and Brachyscome Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ground Orchid season is Spring and Summer and Brachyscome season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Ground Orchid is Loam, Sand and for Brachyscome is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ground Orchid is Acidic, Neutral and for Brachyscome is Acidic.
Ground Orchid and Brachyscome Physical Information
Ground Orchid and Brachyscome physical information is very important for comparison. Ground Orchid height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Brachyscome height is 15.00 cm and width 40.00 cm. The color specification of Ground Orchid and Brachyscome are as follows:
Ground Orchid flower color: White and Dark Red
Ground Orchid leaf color: Light Green
Brachyscome flower color: Light Blue and Lavender
- Brachyscome leaf color: Green
Care of Ground Orchid and Brachyscome
Care of Ground Orchid and Brachyscome include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ground Orchid pruning is done cut main flower spike, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Brachyscome pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Ground Orchid needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Brachyscome needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.