Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Brazil
Africa, Southern Africa, Madagascar
Types
Not Available
Bethlehem Orchid, Christmas Orchid, Darwin's Orchid
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Rainforest
Canopy, Forest edges
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
12-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H2
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Blue, Pink, Rose
White, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White
Brown, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Dark Green, Silver
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Dark Green, Silver
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Dark Green, Silver
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Dark Green, Silver
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Linear
feather-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Sand
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep ground moist, Requires consistently moist soil
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
Sand
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, 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
Drought, Humidity, Moisture
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Not Available
Other Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
AECHMEA fasciata
ANGRAECUM eburneum
Common Name
Aechmea , Bromeliad, Urn Plant, Vase Plant
Angraecum Orchid, Comet Orchid
In Hindi
urn plant
Comet Orchid
In German
Urne Anlage
Angraecum sesquipedale
In French
plante urn
Angraecum sesquipedale
In Spanish
planta de urna
Angraecum sesquipedale
In Greek
λάρνακα φυτό
Comet Orchid
In Portuguese
planta de urna
Angraecum sesquipedale
In Polish
urna roślin
Comet Orchid
In Latin
urn herba
Comet Orchid
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Bromeliaceae
Orchidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Vandeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Epidendroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Urn Plant and Comet Orchid
Season and care of Urn Plant and Comet Orchid is important to know. While considering everything about Urn Plant and Comet Orchid Care, growing season is an essential factor. Urn Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Comet Orchid season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Urn Plant is Sand and for Comet Orchid is Not Available while the PH of soil for Urn Plant is Not Available and for Comet Orchid is Not Available.
Urn Plant and Comet Orchid Physical Information
Urn Plant and Comet Orchid physical information is very important for comparison. Urn Plant height is 40.60 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Comet Orchid height is 60.00 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Urn Plant and Comet Orchid are as follows:
Urn Plant flower color: Blue, Pink and Rose
Urn Plant leaf color: Gray Green, Dark Green and Silver
Comet Orchid flower color: White and Light Green
- Comet Orchid leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Urn Plant and Comet Orchid
Care of Urn Plant and Comet Orchid include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Urn 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 Urn Plant 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.