Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, India, Nepal
Africa, Southern Africa, Madagascar
Types
Pleione chunii , Pleione limprichtii
Bethlehem Orchid, Christmas Orchid, Darwin's Orchid
Habitat
Hilly upland habitat, Wooded hillsides
Canopy, Forest edges
USDA Hardiness Zone
13-15
12-15
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
12-10
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H2
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Yellow green, Brown
White, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Brown, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Yellow green
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic to oblong
feather-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Fall, Winter
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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Light Frost
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container
How to Plant?
Bulbs
Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively, Needs very little water
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
Not Available
Not Available
Soil Type
Not Available
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Bumblebees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, 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
Not Available
Not Available
Other Uses
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects., Beneficial species for attracting pollinators
Not Available
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
ANGRAECUM eburneum
Common Name
Amazon Sigmatostalix Orchid, Miniature Orchid
Angraecum Orchid, Comet Orchid
In Hindi
miniature orchid
Comet Orchid
In German
miniature orchid
Angraecum sesquipedale
In French
Pleione
Angraecum sesquipedale
In Spanish
Pleione
Angraecum sesquipedale
In Greek
Pleione
Comet Orchid
In Portuguese
miniature orchid
Angraecum sesquipedale
In Polish
miniature orchid
Comet Orchid
In Latin
miniature orchid
Comet Orchid
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
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
Not Available
Properties of Miniature Orchid and Comet Orchid
Wondering what are the properties of Miniature Orchid and Comet Orchid? We provide you with everything About Miniature Orchid and Comet Orchid. Miniature Orchid doesn't have thorns and Comet Orchid doesn't have thorns. Also Miniature Orchid does not have fragrant flowers. Miniature Orchid has allergic reactions like Unknown and Comet Orchid 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 Miniature Orchid and Comet Orchid and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Miniature Orchid and Comet Orchid
Season and care of Miniature Orchid and Comet Orchid is important to know. While considering everything about Miniature Orchid and Comet Orchid Care, growing season is an essential factor. Miniature Orchid season is Spring and Winter and Comet Orchid season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Miniature Orchid is Not Available and for Comet Orchid is Not Available while the PH of soil for Miniature Orchid is Not Available and for Comet Orchid is Not Available.
Miniature Orchid and Comet Orchid Physical Information
Miniature Orchid and Comet Orchid physical information is very important for comparison. Miniature Orchid height is 12.70 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Comet Orchid height is 60.00 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Miniature Orchid and Comet Orchid are as follows:
Miniature Orchid flower color: White, Yellow, Yellow green and Brown
Miniature Orchid leaf color: Light Green
Comet Orchid flower color: White and Light Green
- Comet Orchid leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Miniature Orchid and Comet Orchid
Care of Miniature Orchid and Comet Orchid 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 Comet Orchid pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Miniature Orchid 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.