Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Epiphyte
Tender Perennial
Origin
South America
Caribbean
Types
A. s. var. angustifolium,A. s. var. sesquipedale
Fuchsia Decidua, Fuchsia Fulgens, Fuchsia Splendens, Fuchsia Microphylla
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Lowland
Forest edges, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Fuchsia, Lavender
Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Purple, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Purple, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Purple, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Light Green, Gray Green
Unknown
Leaf Shape
Bi-lobed
Long Linear
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Not Available
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
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
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove short branches, Remove short twigs, Remove wet foliage
Prune in spring, Prune lower leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Root rot, Slugs, Snails
Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Rust
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
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Asthma, Hay fever
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, Fruits
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
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Tropical
Botanical Name
Angraecum sesquipedale
FUCHSIA triphylla
Common Name
Darwin's orchid, Christmas orchid, Star of Bethlehem orchid, and King of the Angraecums
Fuchsia
In Hindi
क्रिसमस स्टार आर्किड
फ्यूशिया
In German
Weihnachtsstern Orchidee
Fuchsie
In French
Noël orchidée étoiles
Fuchsia
In Spanish
Orquídea estrella de Navidad
Fucsia
In Greek
Χριστούγεννα ορχιδέα αστέρων
φουξία
In Portuguese
Orquídea estrela do Natal
Fúcsia
In Polish
Gwiazda Betlejemska storczyków
Fuksja
In Latin
क्रिसमस स्टार आर्किड
Fuchsia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Equisetopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Asparagales
Myrtales
Family
Orchidaceae
Onagraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Vandeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Christmas Star Orchid and Fuchsia
Season and care of Christmas Star Orchid and Fuchsia is important to know. While considering everything about Christmas Star Orchid and Fuchsia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Christmas Star Orchid season is Fall and Winter and Fuchsia season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Christmas Star Orchid is Not Available and for Fuchsia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Christmas Star Orchid is Not Available and for Fuchsia is Acidic, Neutral.
Christmas Star Orchid and Fuchsia Physical Information
Christmas Star Orchid and Fuchsia physical information is very important for comparison. Christmas Star Orchid height is 30.50 cm and width 35.60 cm whereas Fuchsia height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Christmas Star Orchid and Fuchsia are as follows:
Christmas Star Orchid flower color: White, Yellow, Fuchsia and Lavender
Christmas Star Orchid leaf color: Green and Light Green
Fuchsia flower color: Orange Red
- Fuchsia leaf color: Purple and Dark Green
Care of Christmas Star Orchid and Fuchsia
Care of Christmas Star Orchid and Fuchsia 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 Fuchsia pruning is done Prune in spring, Prune lower leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Remove shoots. In summer Christmas Star Orchid needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Fuchsia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.