Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America
Eastern Asia, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Types
A. s. var. angustifolium,A. s. var. sesquipedale
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Lowland
Deciduous forests, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
11-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Fuchsia, Lavender
White, Purple, Pink, Burgundy, Dark Red, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Multi-Color
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Light Green, Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Bi-lobed
Lance shaped
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
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Cold climate, Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, From bulbs, Rhizome division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Cut leaves after fall, Prune in flowering season
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize in early to mid-summer, Fertilzer with low nitrogen content
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Root rot, Slugs, Snails
Red spider mite, Watery soft rot
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Cold climate
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects, Not Available, pollinators
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
convulsions, Dermatitis, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Glowing Skin, Perfumes, Provides herbal hair care, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Analgesic, Antipyretic, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Eye Problems, Gallbladder Diseases, Liver Protection
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Cut Flowers, Decoration Purposes, Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant
For making oil for cosmetics, Use in Chinese herbology, Used as Ornamental plant
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 nobile
Common Name
Darwin's orchid, Christmas orchid, Star of Bethlehem orchid, and King of the Angraecums
Dendrobium, Noble Dendrobium, Sentinel Orchid
In Hindi
क्रिसमस स्टार आर्किड
Noble Dendrobium
In German
Weihnachtsstern Orchidee
Noble Dendrobium
In French
Noël orchidée étoiles
Dendrobium nobile
In Spanish
Orquídea estrella de Navidad
Dendrobium nobile
In Greek
Χριστούγεννα ορχιδέα αστέρων
Dendrobium nobile
In Portuguese
Orquídea estrela do Natal
Nobile Dendrobium
In Polish
Gwiazda Betlejemska storczyków
Dendrobium szlachetne
In Latin
क्रिसमस स्टार आर्किड
Nobile Dendrobium
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Equisetopsida
Equisetopsida
Order
Asparagales
Asparagales
Family
Orchidaceae
Orchidaceae
Genus
Angraecum
Dendrobium
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Vandeae
Dendrobieae
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Epidendroideae
Season and Care of Christmas Star Orchid and Nobile Dendrobium
Season and care of Christmas Star Orchid and Nobile Dendrobium is important to know. While considering everything about Christmas Star Orchid and Nobile Dendrobium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Christmas Star Orchid season is Fall and Winter and Nobile Dendrobium season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Christmas Star Orchid is Not Available and for Nobile Dendrobium is Not Available while the PH of soil for Christmas Star Orchid is Not Available and for Nobile Dendrobium is Acidic, Neutral.
Christmas Star Orchid and Nobile Dendrobium Physical Information
Christmas Star Orchid and Nobile Dendrobium physical information is very important for comparison. Christmas Star Orchid height is 30.50 cm and width 35.60 cm whereas Nobile Dendrobium height is 25.40 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Christmas Star Orchid and Nobile Dendrobium are as follows:
Christmas Star Orchid flower color: White, Yellow, Fuchsia and Lavender
Christmas Star Orchid leaf color: Green and Light Green
Nobile Dendrobium flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Burgundy, Dark Red and Ivory
- Nobile Dendrobium leaf color: Green
Care of Christmas Star Orchid and Nobile Dendrobium
Care of Christmas Star Orchid and Nobile 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 Nobile Dendrobium pruning is done Cut leaves after fall and Prune in flowering season. In summer Christmas Star Orchid needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Nobile Dendrobium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.