Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Epiphyte
Tender Perennial
Origin
Central America, South America
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
S. undulata , Laelias
Silver Lace, Cirrus
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
subtropical regions
Coastal Regions, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
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
Not Available
White, Yellow, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Blue Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Blue Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Blue Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun
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
Not Available
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Never Over-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 Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Myrmecophila
Blight, Downy mildew, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Rust, White mold
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Unknown
Avoid during Pregnancy, Skin irritation, Skin rash, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, 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
Unknown
Headache, Menstrual Disorders, Migraines
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Leaves
Other Uses
Unknown
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
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
SCHOMBURGKIA undulata
CENTAUREA cineraria
Common Name
Orchid, Schomburgkia
Silver dust
In Hindi
schomburgkia
डस्टी मिलर
In German
schomburgkia
Dusty Miller
In French
schomburgkia
Dusty Miller
In Spanish
schomburgkia
Dusty Miller
In Greek
schomburgkia
Dusty Miller
In Portuguese
schomburgkia
Dusty Miller
In Polish
schomburgkia
Dusty Miller
In Latin
schomburgkia
Dusty Cicero
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Asterales
Family
Orchidaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Schomburgkia
Centaurea
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Epidendreae
Cynareae
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Carduoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Schomburgkia and Dusty Miller
Season and care of Schomburgkia and Dusty Miller is important to know. While considering everything about Schomburgkia and Dusty Miller Care, growing season is an essential factor. Schomburgkia season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Dusty Miller season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Schomburgkia is Not Available and for Dusty Miller is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Schomburgkia is Not Available and for Dusty Miller is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Schomburgkia and Dusty Miller Physical Information
Schomburgkia and Dusty Miller physical information is very important for comparison. Schomburgkia height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Dusty Miller height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Schomburgkia and Dusty Miller are as follows:
Schomburgkia flower color: Not Available
Schomburgkia leaf color: Not Available
Dusty Miller flower color: White, Yellow and Purple
- Dusty Miller leaf color: Blue Green and Silver
Care of Schomburgkia and Dusty Miller
Care of Schomburgkia and Dusty Miller include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Schomburgkia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dusty Miller pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Schomburgkia 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.