Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America
Australia
Types
A. s. var. angustifolium,A. s. var. sesquipedale
Not available
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Lowland
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Fuchsia, Lavender
Blue, Purple, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
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
Irregular
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Not Available
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, 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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Not Available
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full 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
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Root rot, Slugs, Snails
Red blotch, Rust aphids
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects, Not Available, pollinators
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds, Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Borders, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
High blood pressure, lowering blood pressure
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Cut Flowers, Decoration Purposes, Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Angraecum sesquipedale
ALYOGYNE huegelii 'Monle'
Common Name
Darwin's orchid, Christmas orchid, Star of Bethlehem orchid, and King of the Angraecums
Blue Hibiscus, Purple Delight Blue Hibiscus
In Hindi
क्रिसमस स्टार आर्किड
Blue Hibiscus
In German
Weihnachtsstern Orchidee
Blauer Hibiskus Baum
In French
Noël orchidée étoiles
Bleu Hibiscus Arbre
In Spanish
Orquídea estrella de Navidad
Azul árbol del hibisco
In Greek
Χριστούγεννα ορχιδέα αστέρων
Μπλε Hibiscus Tree
In Portuguese
Orquídea estrela do Natal
Árvore azul do hibiscus
In Polish
Gwiazda Betlejemska storczyków
Niebieski Hibiscus Drzewo
In Latin
क्रिसमस स्टार आर्किड
Hibiscus lignum blue
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Equisetopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Malvales
Family
Orchidaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Malvoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Christmas Star Orchid and Blue Hibiscus
Season and care of Christmas Star Orchid and Blue Hibiscus is important to know. While considering everything about Christmas Star Orchid and Blue Hibiscus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Christmas Star Orchid season is Fall and Winter and Blue Hibiscus season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Christmas Star Orchid is Not Available and for Blue Hibiscus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Christmas Star Orchid is Not Available and for Blue Hibiscus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Christmas Star Orchid and Blue Hibiscus Physical Information
Christmas Star Orchid and Blue Hibiscus physical information is very important for comparison. Christmas Star Orchid height is 30.50 cm and width 35.60 cm whereas Blue Hibiscus height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Christmas Star Orchid and Blue Hibiscus are as follows:
Christmas Star Orchid flower color: White, Yellow, Fuchsia and Lavender
Christmas Star Orchid leaf color: Green and Light Green
Blue Hibiscus flower color: Blue, Purple and Blue Violet
- Blue Hibiscus leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Christmas Star Orchid and Blue Hibiscus
Care of Christmas Star Orchid and Blue Hibiscus 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 Blue Hibiscus 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 Blue Hibiscus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.