Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America
Hybrid origin
Types
A. s. var. angustifolium,A. s. var. sesquipedale
Allamanda voilacea
Allamanda violacea Cherry Jubilee
Allamanda x Alba (Blanca)
Allamanda Cream
Allamanda Chocolate
Allamanda Indonesia Sunset
Allamanda hendersonii
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Lowland
gardens, Grassland, Roadsides, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-14
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Fuchsia, Lavender
Salmon, Burgundy, Dark Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Light Green, Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Light Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Bi-lobed
Bell Shaped
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Not Available
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove short branches, Remove short twigs, Remove wet foliage
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in spring, Remove damaged leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Root rot, Slugs, Snails
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects, Not Available, pollinators
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Eye irritation, Skin irritation, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Jaundice, Liver problems, Malaria
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Flowers
Other Uses
Cut Flowers, Decoration Purposes, Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
Angraecum sesquipedale
ALLAMANDA 'Cherries Jubilee'
Common Name
Darwin's orchid, Christmas orchid, Star of Bethlehem orchid, and King of the Angraecums
Golden Trumpet Vine
In Hindi
क्रिसमस स्टार आर्किड
Allamanda
In German
Weihnachtsstern Orchidee
Allamanda
In French
Noël orchidée étoiles
Allamanda
In Spanish
Orquídea estrella de Navidad
Allamanda
In Greek
Χριστούγεννα ορχιδέα αστέρων
Allamanda
In Portuguese
Orquídea estrela do Natal
Allamanda
In Polish
Gwiazda Betlejemska storczyków
Allamanda
In Latin
क्रिसमस स्टार आर्किड
Allamanda
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Equisetopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Gentianales
Family
Orchidaceae
Apocynaceae
Genus
Angraecum
Allamanda
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Rauvolfioideae
Season and Care of Christmas Star Orchid and Allamanda
Season and care of Christmas Star Orchid and Allamanda is important to know. While considering everything about Christmas Star Orchid and Allamanda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Christmas Star Orchid season is Fall and Winter and Allamanda season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Christmas Star Orchid is Not Available and for Allamanda is Loam while the PH of soil for Christmas Star Orchid is Not Available and for Allamanda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Christmas Star Orchid and Allamanda Physical Information
Christmas Star Orchid and Allamanda physical information is very important for comparison. Christmas Star Orchid height is 30.50 cm and width 35.60 cm whereas Allamanda height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Christmas Star Orchid and Allamanda are as follows:
Christmas Star Orchid flower color: White, Yellow, Fuchsia and Lavender
Christmas Star Orchid leaf color: Green and Light Green
Allamanda flower color: Salmon, Burgundy and Dark Salmon
- Allamanda leaf color: Light Green
Care of Christmas Star Orchid and Allamanda
Care of Christmas Star Orchid and Allamanda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. 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 and Allamanda pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in spring and Remove damaged leaves. In summer Christmas Star Orchid needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Allamanda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.