Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America
South America, Brazil
Types
A. s. var. angustifolium,A. s. var. sesquipedale
Not Available
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Lowland
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
13-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Fuchsia, Lavender
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Burgundy, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Multi-Color
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
Long Linear
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Not Available
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
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
Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Not Available
Soil Type
Not Available
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove short branches, Remove short twigs, Remove wet foliage
Not Available
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
Not Available
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects, Not Available, pollinators
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
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
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Not Available
Other Uses
Cut Flowers, Decoration Purposes, Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
Angraecum sesquipedale
CATASETUM barbatum
Common Name
Darwin's orchid, Christmas orchid, Star of Bethlehem orchid, and King of the Angraecums
Bearded Catasetum Orchid, Orchid
In Hindi
क्रिसमस स्टार आर्किड
bearded catasetum
In German
Weihnachtsstern Orchidee
bärtigen catasetum
In French
Noël orchidée étoiles
catasetum barbu
In Spanish
Orquídea estrella de Navidad
Catasetum barbudo
In Greek
Χριστούγεννα ορχιδέα αστέρων
γενειοφόρος catasetum
In Portuguese
Orquídea estrela do Natal
catasetum barbudo
In Polish
Gwiazda Betlejemska storczyków
brodaty catasetum
In Latin
क्रिसमस स्टार आर्किड
Volunt barbati Catasetum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Equisetopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Orchidales
Family
Orchidaceae
Orchidaceae
Genus
Angraecum
Catasetum
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Epidendroideae
Season and Care of Christmas Star Orchid and Bearded Catasetum
Season and care of Christmas Star Orchid and Bearded Catasetum is important to know. While considering everything about Christmas Star Orchid and Bearded Catasetum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Christmas Star Orchid season is Fall and Winter and Bearded Catasetum season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Christmas Star Orchid is Not Available and for Bearded Catasetum is Not Available while the PH of soil for Christmas Star Orchid is Not Available and for Bearded Catasetum is Not Available.
Christmas Star Orchid and Bearded Catasetum Physical Information
Christmas Star Orchid and Bearded Catasetum physical information is very important for comparison. Christmas Star Orchid height is 30.50 cm and width 35.60 cm whereas Bearded Catasetum height is 35.50 cm and width 40.60 cm. The color specification of Christmas Star Orchid and Bearded Catasetum are as follows:
Christmas Star Orchid flower color: White, Yellow, Fuchsia and Lavender
Christmas Star Orchid leaf color: Green and Light Green
Bearded Catasetum flower color: Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Burgundy and Ivory
- Bearded Catasetum leaf color: Not Available
Care of Christmas Star Orchid and Bearded Catasetum
Care of Christmas Star Orchid and Bearded Catasetum 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 Bearded Catasetum pruning is done Not Available. In summer Christmas Star Orchid needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bearded Catasetum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.