Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America
Southeastern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
A. s. var. angustifolium,A. s. var. sesquipedale
Not Available
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Lowland
Humid climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Fuchsia, Lavender
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Gray Green, Pink
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Light Green, Gray Green
Gray Green, Dark Green, Rose
Leaf Shape
Bi-lobed
Needle like
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Not Available
Bloom Time
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Spring, Late Spring
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
Needs small amount of water, Needs Very high moisture
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Not Available
Soil Type
Not Available
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
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, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Root rot, Slugs, Snails
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought, Heat And Humidity, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects, Not Available, pollinators
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Not Available
Other Uses
Cut Flowers, Decoration Purposes, Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Hanging Basket, Tropical
Botanical Name
Angraecum sesquipedale
TILLANDSIA bulbosa
Common Name
Darwin's orchid, Christmas orchid, Star of Bethlehem orchid, and King of the Angraecums
Bulbous Air Plant, Dancing Bulb
In Hindi
क्रिसमस स्टार आर्किड
Dancing Bulb
In German
Weihnachtsstern Orchidee
Dancing Bulb
In French
Noël orchidée étoiles
Dancing Bulb
In Spanish
Orquídea estrella de Navidad
Dancing Bulb
In Greek
Χριστούγεννα ορχιδέα αστέρων
Dancing Bulb
In Portuguese
Orquídea estrela do Natal
Dancing Bulb
In Polish
Gwiazda Betlejemska storczyków
Dancing Bulb
In Latin
क्रिसमस स्टार आर्किड
Dancing Bulb
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Equisetopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Orchidaceae
Bromeliaceae
Genus
Angraecum
Tillandsia
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Vandeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Tillandsioideae.
Season and Care of Christmas Star Orchid and Dancing Bulb
Season and care of Christmas Star Orchid and Dancing Bulb is important to know. While considering everything about Christmas Star Orchid and Dancing Bulb Care, growing season is an essential factor. Christmas Star Orchid season is Fall and Winter and Dancing Bulb season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Christmas Star Orchid is Not Available and for Dancing Bulb is Not Available while the PH of soil for Christmas Star Orchid is Not Available and for Dancing Bulb is Not Available.
Christmas Star Orchid and Dancing Bulb Physical Information
Christmas Star Orchid and Dancing Bulb physical information is very important for comparison. Christmas Star Orchid height is 30.50 cm and width 35.60 cm whereas Dancing Bulb height is 12.70 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Christmas Star Orchid and Dancing Bulb are as follows:
Christmas Star Orchid flower color: White, Yellow, Fuchsia and Lavender
Christmas Star Orchid leaf color: Green and Light Green
Dancing Bulb flower color: Purple
- Dancing Bulb leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Pink
Care of Christmas Star Orchid and Dancing Bulb
Care of Christmas Star Orchid and Dancing Bulb 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 Dancing Bulb pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, 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 Dancing Bulb needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.