Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America
Brazil
Types
A. s. var. angustifolium,A. s. var. sesquipedale
Minas Gerais
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Lowland
River side, Riverine swamp forest, savannahs, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H2
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Fuchsia, Lavender
Yellow green, Light Pink, Rose, Olive, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Light Green, Gray Green
Green, Gray Green
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
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
Dry
Bloom Time
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Requires plenty of water during 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
Alkaline
Soil Type
Not Available
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Moist but 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
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
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects, Not Available, pollinators
Bugs, Flies, Not Available, Spider Mites
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Bouquets, 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
Flowers
Other Uses
Cut Flowers, Decoration Purposes, Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant
Florist trade and landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
Angraecum sesquipedale
CATTLEYA bicolor
Common Name
Darwin's orchid, Christmas orchid, Star of Bethlehem orchid, and King of the Angraecums
Cattleya, Corsage Orchid
In Hindi
क्रिसमस स्टार आर्किड
Corsage Orchid
In German
Weihnachtsstern Orchidee
Corsage Orchid
In French
Noël orchidée étoiles
Corsage Orchid
In Spanish
Orquídea estrella de Navidad
Corsage Orchid
In Greek
Χριστούγεννα ορχιδέα αστέρων
ὄρχις (órkhis)
In Portuguese
Orquídea estrela do Natal
Corsage Orchid
In Polish
Gwiazda Betlejemska storczyków
Katleja
In Latin
क्रिसमस स्टार आर्किड
Corsage orchid
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Equisetopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Asparagales
Family
Orchidaceae
Orchidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Vandeae
Epidendreae
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Epidendroideae
Season and Care of Christmas Star Orchid and Corsage Orchid
Season and care of Christmas Star Orchid and Corsage Orchid is important to know. While considering everything about Christmas Star Orchid and Corsage Orchid Care, growing season is an essential factor. Christmas Star Orchid season is Fall and Winter and Corsage Orchid season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Christmas Star Orchid is Not Available and for Corsage Orchid is Not Available while the PH of soil for Christmas Star Orchid is Not Available and for Corsage Orchid is Not Available.
Christmas Star Orchid and Corsage Orchid Physical Information
Christmas Star Orchid and Corsage Orchid physical information is very important for comparison. Christmas Star Orchid height is 30.50 cm and width 35.60 cm whereas Corsage Orchid height is 50.80 cm and width 38.10 cm. The color specification of Christmas Star Orchid and Corsage Orchid are as follows:
Christmas Star Orchid flower color: White, Yellow, Fuchsia and Lavender
Christmas Star Orchid leaf color: Green and Light Green
Corsage Orchid flower color: Yellow green, Light Pink, Rose, Olive and Brown
- Corsage Orchid leaf color: Green
Care of Christmas Star Orchid and Corsage Orchid
Care of Christmas Star Orchid and Corsage Orchid 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 Corsage Orchid 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 Corsage Orchid needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
