Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America
China, Japan
Types
A. s. var. angustifolium,A. s. var. sesquipedale
Greenstripe Vivax, Moso, Weavers Bamboo, Oldhamii
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Lowland
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
6-9
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Fuchsia, Lavender
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Pink, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Light Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Bi-lobed
Long Linear
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
Needs watering once a week, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove short branches, Remove short twigs, Remove wet foliage
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune in late summer or fall, Remove damaged leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Root rot, Slugs, Snails
Black sooty mold, Mealybugs, Mosaic viruses, Powdery mildew, pythogens, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects, Not Available, pollinators
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Cyanide poisoning
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
Clears heat, Cold, fidgeting, Treating fever, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Cut Flowers, Decoration Purposes, Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant
Application in Handicrafts, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used in Furniture, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Angraecum sesquipedale
BAMBUSA
Common Name
Darwin's orchid, Christmas orchid, Star of Bethlehem orchid, and King of the Angraecums
Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo
In Hindi
क्रिसमस स्टार आर्किड
Bānsa
In German
Weihnachtsstern Orchidee
Bambus
In French
Noël orchidée étoiles
Bambou
In Spanish
Orquídea estrella de Navidad
Bambú
In Greek
Χριστούγεννα ορχιδέα αστέρων
μπαμπού
In Portuguese
Orquídea estrela do Natal
bambu
In Polish
Gwiazda Betlejemska storczyków
Bambus
In Latin
क्रिसमस स्टार आर्किड
Bamboo
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Equisetopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Orchidaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Angraecum
Acidosasa
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Not Available
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Arthrostylidiinae, Arundinariinae, Bambusinae, Chusqueinae, Guaduinae, Melocanninae, Nastinae, Racemobambodinae, Shibataeinae
Season and Care of Christmas Star Orchid and Bamboo
Season and care of Christmas Star Orchid and Bamboo is important to know. While considering everything about Christmas Star Orchid and Bamboo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Christmas Star Orchid season is Fall and Winter and Bamboo season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Christmas Star Orchid is Not Available and for Bamboo is Loam while the PH of soil for Christmas Star Orchid is Not Available and for Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Christmas Star Orchid and Bamboo Physical Information
Christmas Star Orchid and Bamboo physical information is very important for comparison. Christmas Star Orchid height is 30.50 cm and width 35.60 cm whereas Bamboo height is 30.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Christmas Star Orchid and Bamboo are as follows:
Christmas Star Orchid flower color: White, Yellow, Fuchsia and Lavender
Christmas Star Orchid leaf color: Green and Light Green
Bamboo flower color: Not Available
- Bamboo leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Christmas Star Orchid and Bamboo
Care of Christmas Star Orchid and Bamboo 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 Bamboo pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune in late summer or fall and Remove damaged leaves. In summer Christmas Star Orchid needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
