Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Epiphyte
Tender Perennial
Origin
China, India, Nepal
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Pleione chunii , Pleione limprichtii
Silver Lace, Cirrus
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Hilly upland habitat, Wooded hillsides
Coastal Regions, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
13-15
7-11
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Yellow green, Brown
White, Yellow, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Blue Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Yellow green
Blue Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Blue Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic to oblong
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Not Available
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Light Frost
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Bulbs
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively, Needs very little water
Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Not Available
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Free of serious pests and diseases
Blight, Downy mildew, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Rust, White mold
Plant Tolerance
Light Frost
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Bumblebees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Not Available
Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Unknown
Avoid during Pregnancy, Skin irritation, Skin rash, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Headache, Menstrual Disorders, Migraines
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Leaves
Other Uses
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects., Beneficial species for attracting pollinators
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
SIGMATOSTALIX amazonica
CENTAUREA cineraria
Common Name
Amazon Sigmatostalix Orchid, Miniature Orchid
Silver dust
In Hindi
miniature orchid
डस्टी मिलर
In German
miniature orchid
Dusty Miller
In French
Pleione
Dusty Miller
In Spanish
Pleione
Dusty Miller
In Greek
Pleione
Dusty Miller
In Portuguese
miniature orchid
Dusty Miller
In Polish
miniature orchid
Dusty Miller
In Latin
miniature orchid
Dusty Cicero
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Asterales
Family
Orchidaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Coelogyneae
Cynareae
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Carduoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Miniature Orchid and Dusty Miller
Season and care of Miniature Orchid and Dusty Miller is important to know. While considering everything about Miniature Orchid and Dusty Miller Care, growing season is an essential factor. Miniature Orchid season is Spring and Winter and Dusty Miller season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Miniature Orchid is Not Available and for Dusty Miller is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Miniature Orchid is Not Available and for Dusty Miller is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Miniature Orchid and Dusty Miller Physical Information
Miniature Orchid and Dusty Miller physical information is very important for comparison. Miniature Orchid height is 12.70 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Dusty Miller height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Miniature Orchid and Dusty Miller are as follows:
Miniature Orchid flower color: White, Yellow, Yellow green and Brown
Miniature Orchid leaf color: Light Green
Dusty Miller flower color: White, Yellow and Purple
- Dusty Miller leaf color: Blue Green and Silver
Care of Miniature Orchid and Dusty Miller
Care of Miniature Orchid and Dusty Miller 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 Dusty Miller pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Miniature Orchid needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dusty Miller needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.