Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin, South America
South America
Types
not available
A. s. var. angustifolium,A. s. var. sesquipedale
Habitat
Homesteads, Screen Cottage and Informal Garden, Woodlands
Coastal Regions, Lowland
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Red
White, Yellow, Fuchsia, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Multi-Color
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Burgundy
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Burgundy
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Burgundy
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Burgundy
Green, Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Long and slender with very sharp edges
Bi-lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Sand
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Corms or bulbs, From Rhizomes, Rhizome division
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water
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
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Not Available
Soil Type
Moist but well drained, Sandy
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Indirect sunlight, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, 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
Pests and diseases free
Beetles, Root rot, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies, Flying insects, Not Available, pollinators
Allergy
Unknown
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
Not Available
Cut Flowers, Decoration Purposes, Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Houseplant, Informal Garden
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Bromeliad
Angraecum sesquipedale
Common Name
Bromeliad
Darwin's orchid, Christmas orchid, Star of Bethlehem orchid, and King of the Angraecums
In Hindi
Bromeliad
क्रिसमस स्टार आर्किड
In German
Bromeliad
Weihnachtsstern Orchidee
In French
Bromeliad
Noël orchidée étoiles
In Spanish
Bromeliad
Orquídea estrella de Navidad
In Greek
Bromeliad
Χριστούγεννα ορχιδέα αστέρων
In Portuguese
Bromeliad
Orquídea estrela do Natal
In Polish
Bromeliad
Gwiazda Betlejemska storczyków
In Latin
Bromeliad
क्रिसमस स्टार आर्किड
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Equisetopsida
Order
Bromeliales
Asparagales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Orchidaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Vandeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Epidendroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Bromeliad and Christmas Star Orchid
Season and care of Bromeliad and Christmas Star Orchid is important to know. While considering everything about Bromeliad and Christmas Star Orchid Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bromeliad season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Christmas Star Orchid season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bromeliad is Sand and for Christmas Star Orchid is Not Available while the PH of soil for Bromeliad is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Christmas Star Orchid is Not Available.
Bromeliad and Christmas Star Orchid Physical Information
Bromeliad and Christmas Star Orchid physical information is very important for comparison. Bromeliad height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Christmas Star Orchid height is 30.50 cm and width 35.60 cm. The color specification of Bromeliad and Christmas Star Orchid are as follows:
Bromeliad flower color: White and Red
Bromeliad leaf color: Light Green and Burgundy
Christmas Star Orchid flower color: White, Yellow, Fuchsia and Lavender
- Christmas Star Orchid leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Bromeliad and Christmas Star Orchid
Care of Bromeliad and Christmas Star Orchid include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bromeliad pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches 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 Bromeliad 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.