Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Africa, Southern Africa, Madagascar
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Bethlehem Orchid, Christmas Orchid, Darwin's Orchid
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Canopy, Forest edges
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
12-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H2
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Violet
White, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Pink, Silver
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Silver
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Silver
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Gray Green, Pink, Silver
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
feather-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Not Available
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Not Available
Water three times weekly in summer
In Summer
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
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
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Not Available
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Not Available
Other Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Not Available
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
TILLANDSIA ionantha
ANGRAECUM eburneum
Common Name
Sky Plant, Violet-flowered Air Plant
Angraecum Orchid, Comet Orchid
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Comet Orchid
In German
Hortensie
Angraecum sesquipedale
In French
Hortensia
Angraecum sesquipedale
In Spanish
Hortensia
Angraecum sesquipedale
In Greek
υδραγεία
Comet Orchid
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Angraecum sesquipedale
In Polish
Hortensja
Comet Orchid
In Latin
Hibiscus
Comet Orchid
Phylum
Not Available
Vascular plant
Class
Not Available
Liliopsida
Order
Not Available
Asparagales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Orchidaceae
Genus
Not Available
Angraecum
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Vandeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Epidendroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Sky Plant and Comet Orchid
Wondering what are the properties of Sky Plant and Comet Orchid? We provide you with everything About Sky Plant and Comet Orchid. Sky Plant doesn't have thorns and Comet Orchid doesn't have thorns. Also Sky Plant does not have fragrant flowers. Sky Plant has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Comet Orchid has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting. 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 Sky Plant and Comet Orchid and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sky Plant and Comet Orchid
Season and care of Sky Plant and Comet Orchid is important to know. While considering everything about Sky Plant and Comet Orchid Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sky Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Comet Orchid season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sky Plant is Not Available and for Comet Orchid is Not Available while the PH of soil for Sky Plant is Not Available and for Comet Orchid is Not Available.
Sky Plant and Comet Orchid Physical Information
Sky Plant and Comet Orchid physical information is very important for comparison. Sky Plant height is 10.15 cm and width 10.15 cm whereas Comet Orchid height is 60.00 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Sky Plant and Comet Orchid are as follows:
Sky Plant flower color: White and Violet
Sky Plant leaf color: Gray Green, Pink and Silver
Comet Orchid flower color: White and Light Green
- Comet Orchid leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Sky Plant and Comet Orchid
Care of Sky Plant and Comet Orchid include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sky Plant pruning is done 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 Sky Plant needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Comet Orchid needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.