Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Epiphyte
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
South America
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
Types
A. s. var. angustifolium,A. s. var. sesquipedale
Quamash
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Lowland
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
3-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Fuchsia, Lavender
Blue, Dark Blue
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Light Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Bi-lobed
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, 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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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
Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
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
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects, Not Available, pollinators
Flying insects
Allergy
Not Available
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Bulbs, Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Cut Flowers, Decoration Purposes, Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Angraecum sesquipedale
CAMASSIA quamash 'Blue Melody'
Common Name
Darwin's orchid, Christmas orchid, Star of Bethlehem orchid, and King of the Angraecums
Blue Melody Camas, Camas
In Hindi
क्रिसमस स्टार आर्किड
केमाज़
In German
Weihnachtsstern Orchidee
Camas
In French
Noël orchidée étoiles
Camas
In Spanish
Orquídea estrella de Navidad
Camas
In Greek
Χριστούγεννα ορχιδέα αστέρων
Camas
In Portuguese
Orquídea estrela do Natal
Camas
In Polish
Gwiazda Betlejemska storczyków
Camas
In Latin
क्रिसमस स्टार आर्किड
camas
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Equisetopsida
Monocots
Order
Asparagales
Asparagales
Family
Orchidaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Vandeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Christmas Star Orchid and Camas
Season and care of Christmas Star Orchid and Camas is important to know. While considering everything about Christmas Star Orchid and Camas Care, growing season is an essential factor. Christmas Star Orchid season is Fall and Winter and Camas season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Christmas Star Orchid is Not Available and for Camas is Loam while the PH of soil for Christmas Star Orchid is Not Available and for Camas is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Christmas Star Orchid and Camas Physical Information
Christmas Star Orchid and Camas physical information is very important for comparison. Christmas Star Orchid height is 30.50 cm and width 35.60 cm whereas Camas height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Christmas Star Orchid and Camas are as follows:
Christmas Star Orchid flower color: White, Yellow, Fuchsia and Lavender
Christmas Star Orchid leaf color: Green and Light Green
Camas flower color: Blue and Dark Blue
- Camas leaf color: Green and Ivory
Care of Christmas Star Orchid and Camas
Care of Christmas Star Orchid and Camas 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 Camas pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Christmas Star Orchid needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Camas needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.