Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
South America
Hybrid origin
Types
A. s. var. angustifolium,A. s. var. sesquipedale
Not available
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Lowland
Subtropical forests, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Fuchsia, Lavender
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Light Green, Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Bi-lobed
bipinnate
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Not Available
Loam, Sand
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Root rot, Slugs, Snails
Aphids, Gray leaf blight, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought, Salt
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects, Not Available, pollinators
Insects, Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Antioxidants, Fever, Inflammation, Malaria
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
Cut Flowers, Decoration Purposes, Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant
Medicinal oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Angraecum sesquipedale
Artemisia annua
Common Name
Darwin's orchid, Christmas orchid, Star of Bethlehem orchid, and King of the Angraecums
sweet wormwood, sweet annie, sweet sagewort, annual mugwort
In Hindi
क्रिसमस स्टार आर्किड
Artemisia
In German
Weihnachtsstern Orchidee
Artemisia
In French
Noël orchidée étoiles
Artemisia
In Spanish
Orquídea estrella de Navidad
Artemisia
In Greek
Χριστούγεννα ορχιδέα αστέρων
Αρτεμίσια
In Portuguese
Orquídea estrela do Natal
Artemisia
In Polish
Gwiazda Betlejemska storczyków
Artemisia
In Latin
क्रिसमस स्टार आर्किड
Artemisia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Equisetopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Asterales
Family
Orchidaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Angraecum
Artemisia
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Vandeae
Anthemideae
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Asteroideae
Season and Care of Christmas Star Orchid and Artemisia
Season and care of Christmas Star Orchid and Artemisia is important to know. While considering everything about Christmas Star Orchid and Artemisia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Christmas Star Orchid season is Fall and Winter and Artemisia season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Christmas Star Orchid is Not Available and for Artemisia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Christmas Star Orchid is Not Available and for Artemisia is Acidic, Neutral.
Christmas Star Orchid and Artemisia Physical Information
Christmas Star Orchid and Artemisia physical information is very important for comparison. Christmas Star Orchid height is 30.50 cm and width 35.60 cm whereas Artemisia height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Christmas Star Orchid and Artemisia are as follows:
Christmas Star Orchid flower color: White, Yellow, Fuchsia and Lavender
Christmas Star Orchid leaf color: Green and Light Green
Artemisia flower color: Not Available
- Artemisia leaf color: Not Available
Care of Christmas Star Orchid and Artemisia
Care of Christmas Star Orchid and Artemisia 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 Artemisia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Christmas Star Orchid needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Artemisia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.