Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States
South America
Types
Not available
A. s. var. angustifolium,A. s. var. sesquipedale
Habitat
Bluffs, Coastal Regions, Stream side, Woods
Coastal Regions, Lowland
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Pink
White, Yellow, Fuchsia, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Multi-Color
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Lemon yellow, Yellow green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Palmate
Bi-lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Tolerances
Salt, Wind
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, 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, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove short branches, Remove short twigs, Remove wet foliage
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Edema, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt
Beetles, Root rot, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Salt, Wind
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Butterflies, Flying insects, Not Available, pollinators
Allergy
Pollen
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, 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, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antirheumatic, Colic, constipation, Piles
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Used for making soaps
Cut Flowers, Decoration Purposes, Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Screening, Wind Break
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
AESCULUS parviflora
Angraecum sesquipedale
Common Name
bottlebrush buckeye, dwarf horse chestnut
Darwin's orchid, Christmas orchid, Star of Bethlehem orchid, and King of the Angraecums
In Hindi
Bottlebrush Buckeye
क्रिसमस स्टार आर्किड
In German
Buckeye Putzer
Weihnachtsstern Orchidee
In French
Bottlebrush Buckeye
Noël orchidée étoiles
In Spanish
bottlebrush Buckeye
Orquídea estrella de Navidad
In Greek
bottlebrush Buckeye
Χριστούγεννα ορχιδέα αστέρων
In Portuguese
Bottlebrush Buckeye
Orquídea estrela do Natal
In Polish
Bottlebrush Buckeye
Gwiazda Betlejemska storczyków
In Latin
bottlebrush Buckeye
क्रिसमस स्टार आर्किड
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Equisetopsida
Order
Sapindales
Asparagales
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Orchidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Vandeae
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Epidendroideae
Season and Care of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Christmas Star Orchid
Season and care of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Christmas Star Orchid is important to know. While considering everything about Bottlebrush Buckeye and Christmas Star Orchid Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bottlebrush Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Christmas Star Orchid season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Christmas Star Orchid is Not Available while the PH of soil for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Christmas Star Orchid is Not Available.
Bottlebrush Buckeye and Christmas Star Orchid Physical Information
Bottlebrush Buckeye and Christmas Star Orchid physical information is very important for comparison. Bottlebrush Buckeye height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Christmas Star Orchid height is 30.50 cm and width 35.60 cm. The color specification of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Christmas Star Orchid are as follows:
Bottlebrush Buckeye flower color: White and Pink
Bottlebrush Buckeye leaf color: Green
Christmas Star Orchid flower color: White, Yellow, Fuchsia and Lavender
- Christmas Star Orchid leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Christmas Star Orchid
Care of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Christmas Star Orchid include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bottlebrush Buckeye pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers 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 Bottlebrush Buckeye 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.