Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central Asia, Eastern Asia
South America
Types
Mardi Gras
Kaliedoscope
Edward Goucher
Prostrata
A. s. var. angustifolium,A. s. var. sesquipedale
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Woods
Coastal Regions, Lowland
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
10-15
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Yellow, Fuchsia, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Multi-Color
Fruit Color
Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Bi-lobed
Plant Season
Not Available
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Not Available
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove short branches, Remove short twigs, Remove wet foliage
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Beetles, Root rot, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies, Flying insects, Not Available, pollinators
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Cut Flowers, Decoration Purposes, Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Hedges
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ABELIA mosanensis
Angraecum sesquipedale
Common Name
Glossy abelia
Darwin's orchid, Christmas orchid, Star of Bethlehem orchid, and King of the Angraecums
In Hindi
Abelia
क्रिसमस स्टार आर्किड
In German
Abelia
Weihnachtsstern Orchidee
In French
Abelia
Noël orchidée étoiles
In Spanish
Abelia
Orquídea estrella de Navidad
In Greek
Αμπέλια
Χριστούγεννα ορχιδέα αστέρων
In Portuguese
Abelia
Orquídea estrela do Natal
In Polish
Abelia
Gwiazda Betlejemska storczyków
In Latin
Abelia
क्रिसमस स्टार आर्किड
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Equisetopsida
Order
Dipsacales
Asparagales
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Orchidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Vandeae
Subfamily
Caprifolioideae
Epidendroideae
Properties of Abelia and Christmas Star Orchid
Wondering what are the properties of Abelia and Christmas Star Orchid? We provide you with everything About Abelia and Christmas Star Orchid. Abelia doesn't have thorns and Christmas Star Orchid doesn't have thorns. Also Abelia does not have fragrant flowers. Abelia has allergic reactions like Not Available and Christmas Star Orchid has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Abelia and Christmas Star Orchid and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Abelia and Christmas Star Orchid
Season and care of Abelia and Christmas Star Orchid is important to know. While considering everything about Abelia and Christmas Star Orchid Care, growing season is an essential factor. Abelia season is Not Available and Christmas Star Orchid season is Not Available. The type of soil for Abelia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Christmas Star Orchid is Not Available while the PH of soil for Abelia is Acidic, Neutral and for Christmas Star Orchid is Not Available.
Abelia and Christmas Star Orchid Physical Information
Abelia and Christmas Star Orchid physical information is very important for comparison. Abelia height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Christmas Star Orchid height is 30.50 cm and width 35.60 cm. The color specification of Abelia and Christmas Star Orchid are as follows:
Abelia flower color: Not Available
Abelia leaf color: Not Available
Christmas Star Orchid flower color: White, Yellow, Fuchsia and Lavender
- Christmas Star Orchid leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Abelia and Christmas Star Orchid
Care of Abelia and Christmas Star Orchid include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Abelia pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Christmas Star Orchid pruning is done Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove short branches, Remove short twigs and Remove wet foliage. In summer Abelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Christmas Star Orchid needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.