Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America
Southeastern Asia
Types
A. s. var. angustifolium,A. s. var. sesquipedale
not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Lowland
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Fuchsia, Lavender
White
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Light Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Bi-lobed
Ovate
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
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
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
Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Root rot, Slugs, Snails
Aphids, Mites, White outside
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects, Not Available, pollinators
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Dental erosion
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
Fruits
Other Uses
Cut Flowers, Decoration Purposes, Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
Angraecum sesquipedale
CITRUS aurantiifolia 'Bearss'
Common Name
Darwin's orchid, Christmas orchid, Star of Bethlehem orchid, and King of the Angraecums
Bearss Lime, Shiraz Limoo, Tahiti Lime
In Hindi
क्रिसमस स्टार आर्किड
Shiraz Limoo
In German
Weihnachtsstern Orchidee
Bearss Kalk
In French
Noël orchidée étoiles
Bearss chaux
In Spanish
Orquídea estrella de Navidad
Bearss cal
In Greek
Χριστούγεννα ορχιδέα αστέρων
BEARSS ασβέστη
In Portuguese
Orquídea estrela do Natal
Bearss cal
In Polish
Gwiazda Betlejemska storczyków
bearss wapna
In Latin
क्रिसमस स्टार आर्किड
bearss lime
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Not Available
Class
Equisetopsida
Not Available
Order
Asparagales
Sapindales
Family
Orchidaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Vandeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Christmas Star Orchid and Bearss Lime
Season and care of Christmas Star Orchid and Bearss Lime is important to know. While considering everything about Christmas Star Orchid and Bearss Lime Care, growing season is an essential factor. Christmas Star Orchid season is Fall and Winter and Bearss Lime season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Christmas Star Orchid is Not Available and for Bearss Lime is Loam while the PH of soil for Christmas Star Orchid is Not Available and for Bearss Lime is Acidic, Neutral.
Christmas Star Orchid and Bearss Lime Physical Information
Christmas Star Orchid and Bearss Lime physical information is very important for comparison. Christmas Star Orchid height is 30.50 cm and width 35.60 cm whereas Bearss Lime height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Christmas Star Orchid and Bearss Lime are as follows:
Christmas Star Orchid flower color: White, Yellow, Fuchsia and Lavender
Christmas Star Orchid leaf color: Green and Light Green
Bearss Lime flower color: White
- Bearss Lime leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Christmas Star Orchid and Bearss Lime
Care of Christmas Star Orchid and Bearss Lime 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 Bearss Lime pruning is done Prune in summer and Remove damaged leaves. In summer Christmas Star Orchid needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bearss Lime needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.