Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
South America
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
A. s. var. angustifolium,A. s. var. sesquipedale
Summer lilac, Winter gilliflower
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Lowland
meadows, Open areas, Roadsides, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Fuchsia, Lavender
White, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Light Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Bi-lobed
Ovate
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Not Available
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Not Available
Clay, Loam, Sand
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 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
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects, Not Available, pollinators
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Cut Flowers, Decoration Purposes, Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Angraecum sesquipedale
HESPERIS matronalis
Common Name
Darwin's orchid, Christmas orchid, Star of Bethlehem orchid, and King of the Angraecums
Dame's Rocket, Sweet Rocket
In Hindi
क्रिसमस स्टार आर्किड
डेम के रॉकेट
In German
Weihnachtsstern Orchidee
Rockets Freifrau
In French
Noël orchidée étoiles
Rocket Dame
In Spanish
Orquídea estrella de Navidad
Rocket Dame
In Greek
Χριστούγεννα ορχιδέα αστέρων
Rocket Dame του
In Portuguese
Orquídea estrela do Natal
Rocket de Dame
In Polish
Gwiazda Betlejemska storczyków
Rocket Dame
In Latin
क्रिसमस स्टार आर्किड
Hesperis Rocket
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Equisetopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Brassicales
Family
Orchidaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Vandeae
Hylocereeae
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Christmas Star Orchid and Dame's Rocket
Season and care of Christmas Star Orchid and Dame's Rocket is important to know. While considering everything about Christmas Star Orchid and Dame's Rocket Care, growing season is an essential factor. Christmas Star Orchid season is Fall and Winter and Dame's Rocket season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Christmas Star Orchid is Not Available and for Dame's Rocket is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Christmas Star Orchid is Not Available and for Dame's Rocket is Neutral, Alkaline.
Christmas Star Orchid and Dame's Rocket Physical Information
Christmas Star Orchid and Dame's Rocket physical information is very important for comparison. Christmas Star Orchid height is 30.50 cm and width 35.60 cm whereas Dame's Rocket height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Christmas Star Orchid and Dame's Rocket are as follows:
Christmas Star Orchid flower color: White, Yellow, Fuchsia and Lavender
Christmas Star Orchid leaf color: Green and Light Green
Dame's Rocket flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
- Dame's Rocket leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Christmas Star Orchid and Dame's Rocket
Care of Christmas Star Orchid and Dame's Rocket 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 Dame's Rocket 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 Dame's Rocket needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.