Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Epiphyte
  
Epiphyte
  
Origin
South America
  
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
  
Types
A. s. var. angustifolium,A. s. var. sesquipedale
  
Not Available
  
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Lowland
  
Subtropical climates
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
  
12-15
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
  
Not Available
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
  
Not Available
  
Habit
Clump-Forming
  
Clump-Forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Fuchsia, Lavender
  
White, Yellow, Gold, Light Pink
  
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Non Fruiting Plant
  
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
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Bi-lobed
  
Long Elliptic
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Slow
  
Slow
  
Type of Soil
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
The pH of Soil
Not Available
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
  
Early Spring, Late Winter
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Cold climate, Heat Tolerance
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Low
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
  
Do not water frequently, Medium, Never Over-water, 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
  
  
Soil pH
Not Available
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
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 leaves
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
  
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Root rot, Slugs, Snails
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Coarse
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects, Not Available, pollinators
  
Not Available
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
Avoid during Pregnancy
  
Uses
  
  
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
  
Good for skin and hair
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification, Food for insects
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
  
Cough, Fever, Immunity, tuberculosis, Vomiting
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
  
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
  
Other Uses
Cut Flowers, Decoration Purposes, Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant
  
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
  
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
Angraecum sesquipedale
  
DENDROBIUM farmeri
  
Common Name
Darwin's orchid, Christmas orchid, Star of Bethlehem orchid, and King of the Angraecums
  
Dendrobium, Farmer's Dendrobium, Sentinel Orchid
  
In Hindi
क्रिसमस स्टार आर्किड
  
Dendrobium
  
In German
Weihnachtsstern Orchidee
  
Dendrobium
  
In French
Noël orchidée étoiles
  
Dendrobium
  
In Spanish
Orquídea estrella de Navidad
  
dendrobium
  
In Greek
Χριστούγεννα ορχιδέα αστέρων
  
Dendrobium
  
In Portuguese
Orquídea estrela do Natal
  
dendrobium
  
In Polish
Gwiazda Betlejemska storczyków
  
Dendrobium
  
In Latin
क्रिसमस स्टार आर्किड
  
dendrobium
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Tracheophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Equisetopsida
  
Liliopsida
  
Order
Asparagales
  
Asparagales
  
Family
Orchidaceae
  
Orchidaceae
  
Genus
Angraecum
  
Dendrobium
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Tribe
Vandeae
  
Podochileae
  
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
  
Epidendroideae
  
Season and Care of Christmas Star Orchid and Dendrobium
Season and care of Christmas Star Orchid and Dendrobium is important to know. While considering everything about Christmas Star Orchid and Dendrobium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Christmas Star Orchid season is Fall and Winter and Dendrobium season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Christmas Star Orchid is Not Available and for Dendrobium is Not Available while the PH of soil for Christmas Star Orchid is Not Available and for Dendrobium is Acidic, Neutral.
Christmas Star Orchid and Dendrobium Physical Information
Christmas Star Orchid and Dendrobium physical information is very important for comparison. Christmas Star Orchid height is 30.50 cm and width 35.60 cm whereas Dendrobium height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Christmas Star Orchid and Dendrobium are as follows:
Christmas Star Orchid flower color: White, Yellow, Fuchsia and Lavender
Christmas Star Orchid leaf color: Green and Light Green
Dendrobium flower color: White, Yellow, Gold and Light Pink
- Dendrobium leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Christmas Star Orchid and Dendrobium
Care of Christmas Star Orchid and Dendrobium 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 Dendrobium pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Christmas Star Orchid needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dendrobium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.