Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Japan
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
not available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Dark Red
Reddish Plum
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Tan
Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Long Barbed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Not Available
Growth Rate
Slow
Not Available
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Not Available
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Not Available
Repeat Bloomer
No
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Leaf Cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Not Available
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Not Available
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
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot
Fungal Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
No
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Showy Foliage
No
Not Available
Showy Bark
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Self-Sowing
No
Not Available
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds, pollinators
Birds, Insects
Allergy
Unknown
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Bonsai, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Borders, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Cough
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Cut Flowers, Decoration Purposes
Fibre
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Hedges
Botanical Name
CALANTHE discolor
BROMELIA
Common Name
Ground Orchid, Japanese Hardy Calanthe Orchid
Heart-of-Flame
In Hindi
Ground Orchid
Heart-of-flame
In German
Ground Orchid
Herz -of -Flame
In French
Ground Orchid
Coeur-de- flamme
In Spanish
Ground Orchid
Corazón de la llama
In Greek
Ground Orchid
Καρδιά - of- Φλόγα
In Portuguese
Ground Orchid
Coração -de- Chama
In Polish
Ground Orchid
Heart- of- Płomień
In Latin
Ground Orchid
Cor - de - flamma
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Orchidaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Arethuseae
Not Available
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Bromelioideae
Properties of Ground Orchid and Heart of Flame
Wondering what are the properties of Ground Orchid and Heart of Flame? We provide you with everything About Ground Orchid and Heart of Flame. Ground Orchid doesn't have thorns and Heart of Flame doesn't have thorns. Also Ground Orchid does not have fragrant flowers. Ground Orchid has allergic reactions like Unknown and Heart of Flame has allergic reactions like Unknown. 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 Ground Orchid and Heart of Flame and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Ground Orchid and Heart of Flame
Season and care of Ground Orchid and Heart of Flame is important to know. While considering everything about Ground Orchid and Heart of Flame Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ground Orchid season is Spring and Summer and Heart of Flame season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Ground Orchid is Loam, Sand and for Heart of Flame is Not Available while the PH of soil for Ground Orchid is Acidic, Neutral and for Heart of Flame is Not Available.
Ground Orchid and Heart of Flame Physical Information
Ground Orchid and Heart of Flame physical information is very important for comparison. Ground Orchid height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Heart of Flame height is 150.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Ground Orchid and Heart of Flame are as follows:
Ground Orchid flower color: White and Dark Red
Ground Orchid leaf color: Light Green
Heart of Flame flower color: Reddish Plum
- Heart of Flame leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Ground Orchid and Heart of Flame
Care of Ground Orchid and Heart of Flame 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 Heart of Flame pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Ground Orchid needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Heart of Flame needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.