Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America
Southeastern Asia
Types
A. s. var. angustifolium,A. s. var. sesquipedale
Not Available
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Lowland
Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-13
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Fuchsia, Lavender
Light Yellow, Yellow green, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Light Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Bi-lobed
Long Elliptic
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Spring, Late Spring, Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
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 branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Root rot, Slugs, Snails
bees
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
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
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
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
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
DENDROCHILUM latifolium
Common Name
Darwin's orchid, Christmas orchid, Star of Bethlehem orchid, and King of the Angraecums
Dendrochilum Orchid, Large-leaved Chain Orchid
In Hindi
क्रिसमस स्टार आर्किड
Dendrochilum Orchid
In German
Weihnachtsstern Orchidee
Dendrochilum Orchid
In French
Noël orchidée étoiles
Dendrochilum Orchid
In Spanish
Orquídea estrella de Navidad
Dendrochilum Orchid
In Greek
Χριστούγεννα ορχιδέα αστέρων
Dendrochilum Orchid
In Portuguese
Orquídea estrela do Natal
Dendrochilum Orchid
In Polish
Gwiazda Betlejemska storczyków
Dendrochilum Orchid
In Latin
क्रिसमस स्टार आर्किड
Dendrochilum Orchid
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Equisetopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Asparagales
Family
Orchidaceae
Orchidaceae
Genus
Angraecum
Dendrochilum
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Vandeae
Coelogyneae
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Epidendroideae
Season and Care of Christmas Star Orchid and Dendrochilum Orchid
Season and care of Christmas Star Orchid and Dendrochilum Orchid is important to know. While considering everything about Christmas Star Orchid and Dendrochilum Orchid Care, growing season is an essential factor. Christmas Star Orchid season is Fall and Winter and Dendrochilum Orchid season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Christmas Star Orchid is Not Available and for Dendrochilum Orchid is Not Available while the PH of soil for Christmas Star Orchid is Not Available and for Dendrochilum Orchid is Acidic, Neutral.
Christmas Star Orchid and Dendrochilum Orchid Physical Information
Christmas Star Orchid and Dendrochilum Orchid physical information is very important for comparison. Christmas Star Orchid height is 30.50 cm and width 35.60 cm whereas Dendrochilum Orchid height is 45.70 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Christmas Star Orchid and Dendrochilum Orchid are as follows:
Christmas Star Orchid flower color: White, Yellow, Fuchsia and Lavender
Christmas Star Orchid leaf color: Green and Light Green
Dendrochilum Orchid flower color: Light Yellow, Yellow green and Tan
- Dendrochilum Orchid leaf color: Light Green
Care of Christmas Star Orchid and Dendrochilum Orchid
Care of Christmas Star Orchid and Dendrochilum 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 Dendrochilum 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 Dendrochilum Orchid needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.