Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
China, India, Nepal
Southeastern Asia
Types
Pleione chunii , Pleione limprichtii
Aerides Falcata
Aerides lawrenciae
Aerides multiflorum
Aerides rosea
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Hilly upland habitat, Wooded hillsides
gardens, Grassland
USDA Hardiness Zone
13-15
13-15
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
12-10
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H2
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Yellow green, Brown
Light Yellow, Gold, Fuchsia, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Multi-Color
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Yellow green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Elliptic to oblong
Strap shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Not Available
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Not Available
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Light Frost
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Bulbs
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively, Needs very little water
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Not Available
Soil Type
Not Available
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Free of serious pests and diseases
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Light Frost
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Self-Sowing
No
Not Available
Attracts
Birds, Bumblebees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Unknown
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Ear ache
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Whole plant
Other Uses
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects., Beneficial species for attracting pollinators
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
SIGMATOSTALIX amazonica
AERIDES houlletiana
Common Name
Amazon Sigmatostalix Orchid, Miniature Orchid
Aerides, Orchid
In Hindi
miniature orchid
Aerides
In German
miniature orchid
Aerides
In French
Pleione
Aerides
In Spanish
Pleione
Aerides
In Portuguese
miniature orchid
Aerides
In Polish
miniature orchid
Aerides
In Latin
miniature orchid
Aerides
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Asparagales
Family
Orchidaceae
Orchidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Coelogyneae
Vandeae
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Epidendroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Miniature Orchid and Aerides
Season and care of Miniature Orchid and Aerides is important to know. While considering everything about Miniature Orchid and Aerides Care, growing season is an essential factor. Miniature Orchid season is Spring and Winter and Aerides season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Miniature Orchid is Not Available and for Aerides is Not Available while the PH of soil for Miniature Orchid is Not Available and for Aerides is Not Available.
Miniature Orchid and Aerides Physical Information
Miniature Orchid and Aerides physical information is very important for comparison. Miniature Orchid height is 12.70 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Aerides height is 40.60 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Miniature Orchid and Aerides are as follows:
Miniature Orchid flower color: White, Yellow, Yellow green and Brown
Miniature Orchid leaf color: Light Green
Aerides flower color: Light Yellow, Gold, Fuchsia and Ivory
- Aerides leaf color: Not Available
Care of Miniature Orchid and Aerides
Care of Miniature Orchid and Aerides include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Miniature Orchid pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Aerides pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Miniature Orchid needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Aerides needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.