Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America
Southeastern United States
Types
A. s. var. angustifolium,A. s. var. sesquipedale
Not available
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Lowland
Bluffs, Coastal Regions, Stream side, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Fuchsia, Lavender
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Lemon yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Light Green, Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Bi-lobed
Palmate
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Not Available
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Salt, Wind
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
Keep the Soil well drained, 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
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Root rot, Slugs, Snails
Edema, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Salt, Wind
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects, Not Available, pollinators
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Antirheumatic, Colic, constipation, Piles
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Seeds
Other Uses
Cut Flowers, Decoration Purposes, Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used for making soaps
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Foundation, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
Angraecum sesquipedale
AESCULUS parviflora
Common Name
Darwin's orchid, Christmas orchid, Star of Bethlehem orchid, and King of the Angraecums
bottlebrush buckeye, dwarf horse chestnut
In Hindi
क्रिसमस स्टार आर्किड
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In German
Weihnachtsstern Orchidee
Buckeye Putzer
In French
Noël orchidée étoiles
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In Spanish
Orquídea estrella de Navidad
bottlebrush Buckeye
In Greek
Χριστούγεννα ορχιδέα αστέρων
bottlebrush Buckeye
In Portuguese
Orquídea estrela do Natal
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In Polish
Gwiazda Betlejemska storczyków
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In Latin
क्रिसमस स्टार आर्किड
bottlebrush Buckeye
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Equisetopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Sapindales
Family
Orchidaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Vandeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Christmas Star Orchid and Bottlebrush Buckeye
Season and care of Christmas Star Orchid and Bottlebrush Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Christmas Star Orchid and Bottlebrush Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Christmas Star Orchid season is Fall and Winter and Bottlebrush Buckeye season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Christmas Star Orchid is Not Available and for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Christmas Star Orchid is Not Available and for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Christmas Star Orchid and Bottlebrush Buckeye Physical Information
Christmas Star Orchid and Bottlebrush Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Christmas Star Orchid height is 30.50 cm and width 35.60 cm whereas Bottlebrush Buckeye height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Christmas Star Orchid and Bottlebrush Buckeye are as follows:
Christmas Star Orchid flower color: White, Yellow, Fuchsia and Lavender
Christmas Star Orchid leaf color: Green and Light Green
Bottlebrush Buckeye flower color: White and Pink
- Bottlebrush Buckeye leaf color: Green
Care of Christmas Star Orchid and Bottlebrush Buckeye
Care of Christmas Star Orchid and Bottlebrush Buckeye 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 Bottlebrush Buckeye pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Christmas Star Orchid needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bottlebrush Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.