Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Epiphyte
Flowering Plants, Grass, Shrubs
Origin
South America
Central America, North America
Types
A. s. var. angustifolium,A. s. var. sesquipedale
Not Available
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Lowland
Temperate Regions, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
7-10
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Fuchsia, Lavender
Pink, Red, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Black, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Light Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Bi-lobed
Egg-shaped
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Fall, Late Summer, Mid Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Early Fall, Late Summer, Mid Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
Do not water excessively
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, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Not Available
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove short branches, Remove short twigs, Remove wet foliage
Cut back old stems to the ground
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Root rot, Slugs, Snails
Aphids, Slugs
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
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
anti-inflammatory, Aphrodisiac, Diuretic, Purgative, Vulnerary
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Cut Flowers, Decoration Purposes, Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant
Edible dye
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Angraecum sesquipedale
Mirabilis jalapa
Common Name
Darwin's orchid, Christmas orchid, Star of Bethlehem orchid, and King of the Angraecums
marvel of peru, four o'clock flower
In Hindi
क्रिसमस स्टार आर्किड
Mirabilis jalapa
In German
Weihnachtsstern Orchidee
Wunderblume
In French
Noël orchidée étoiles
Belle-de-nuit
In Spanish
Orquídea estrella de Navidad
Dondiego de noche
In Greek
Χριστούγεννα ορχιδέα αστέρων
mirabilis Jalapa
In Portuguese
Orquídea estrela do Natal
Maravilha
In Polish
Gwiazda Betlejemska storczyków
mirabilis Jalapa
In Latin
क्रिसमस स्टार आर्किड
mirabilis Ja-
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Equisetopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Caryophyllales
Family
Orchidaceae
Nyctaginaceae
Genus
Angraecum
Mirabilis
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Vandeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Christmas Star Orchid and Mirabilis Jalapa
Season and care of Christmas Star Orchid and Mirabilis Jalapa is important to know. While considering everything about Christmas Star Orchid and Mirabilis Jalapa Care, growing season is an essential factor. Christmas Star Orchid season is Fall and Winter and Mirabilis Jalapa season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Christmas Star Orchid is Not Available and for Mirabilis Jalapa is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Christmas Star Orchid is Not Available and for Mirabilis Jalapa is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Christmas Star Orchid and Mirabilis Jalapa Physical Information
Christmas Star Orchid and Mirabilis Jalapa physical information is very important for comparison. Christmas Star Orchid height is 30.50 cm and width 35.60 cm whereas Mirabilis Jalapa height is 60.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Christmas Star Orchid and Mirabilis Jalapa are as follows:
Christmas Star Orchid flower color: White, Yellow, Fuchsia and Lavender
Christmas Star Orchid leaf color: Green and Light Green
Mirabilis Jalapa flower color: Pink, Red, White and Yellow
- Mirabilis Jalapa leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Christmas Star Orchid and Mirabilis Jalapa
Care of Christmas Star Orchid and Mirabilis Jalapa 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 Mirabilis Jalapa pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground. In summer Christmas Star Orchid needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mirabilis Jalapa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.