Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Origin
South America
Hybrid origin
Types
A. s. var. angustifolium,A. s. var. sesquipedale
not available
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Lowland
Homesteads, Screen Cottage and Informal Garden, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Fuchsia, Lavender
White, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Light Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Light Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Light Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Light Green, Gray Green
Light Green, Burgundy
Leaf Shape
Bi-lobed
Long and slender with very sharp edges
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Not Available
Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Corms or bulbs, From Rhizomes, Rhizome division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Not Available
Moist but well drained, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Indirect sunlight, 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
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects, Not Available, pollinators
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Unknown
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
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
Houseplant, Informal Garden
Botanical Name
Angraecum sesquipedale
AECHMEA 'Foster's Freckles'
Common Name
Darwin's orchid, Christmas orchid, Star of Bethlehem orchid, and King of the Angraecums
Aechmea , Foster's Freckles Aechmea, Foster's Freckles Bromeliad
In Hindi
क्रिसमस स्टार आर्किड
Freckles Bromeliad
In German
Weihnachtsstern Orchidee
Freckles Bromeliad
In French
Noël orchidée étoiles
Freckles Bromeliad
In Spanish
Orquídea estrella de Navidad
Freckles Bromeliad
In Greek
Χριστούγεννα ορχιδέα αστέρων
Freckles Bromeliad
In Portuguese
Orquídea estrela do Natal
Freckles Bromeliad
In Polish
Gwiazda Betlejemska storczyków
Freckles Bromeliad
In Latin
क्रिसमस स्टार आर्किड
Freckles Bromeliad
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Equisetopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Bromeliales
Family
Orchidaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Vandeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Christmas Star Orchid and Freckles Bromeliad
Season and care of Christmas Star Orchid and Freckles Bromeliad is important to know. While considering everything about Christmas Star Orchid and Freckles Bromeliad Care, growing season is an essential factor. Christmas Star Orchid season is Fall and Winter and Freckles Bromeliad season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Christmas Star Orchid is Not Available and for Freckles Bromeliad is Sand while the PH of soil for Christmas Star Orchid is Not Available and for Freckles Bromeliad is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Christmas Star Orchid and Freckles Bromeliad Physical Information
Christmas Star Orchid and Freckles Bromeliad physical information is very important for comparison. Christmas Star Orchid height is 30.50 cm and width 35.60 cm whereas Freckles Bromeliad height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Christmas Star Orchid and Freckles Bromeliad are as follows:
Christmas Star Orchid flower color: White, Yellow, Fuchsia and Lavender
Christmas Star Orchid leaf color: Green and Light Green
Freckles Bromeliad flower color: White and Red
- Freckles Bromeliad leaf color: Light Green and Burgundy
Care of Christmas Star Orchid and Freckles Bromeliad
Care of Christmas Star Orchid and Freckles Bromeliad 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 Freckles Bromeliad 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 Freckles Bromeliad needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.