Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Epiphyte
  
Flowering Plants
  
Origin
South America
  
Canada
  
Types
A. s. var. angustifolium,A. s. var. sesquipedale
  
Not Available
  
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Lowland
  
coastal environs, Deciduous forests, Fields
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
  
8-14
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
  
12-10
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
  
H1, H2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Clump-Forming
  
Clump-Forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Fuchsia, Lavender
  
Yellow
  
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Brown, Sandy Brown
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
  
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
  
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
  
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Light Green, Gray Green
  
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Bi-lobed
  
Pinnate
  
Thorns
No
  
Yes
  
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Slow
  
Very Slow
  
Type of Soil
Not Available
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Not Available
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
  
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Drought, Salt
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
  
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Not Available
  
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Not Available
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove short branches, Remove short twigs, Remove wet foliage
  
cut main flower spike, Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
5-10-10 fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Root rot, Slugs, Snails
  
Aphids, Black Spot, Japanese Beetles, Powdery mildew, Spider mites
  
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
  
Wet Site
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Coarse
  
Coarse
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects, Not Available, pollinators
  
Bugs
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
Asthma, contact allergic dermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
  
Borders, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
good for lips, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Speed hair growth
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
  
anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Asthma, Dehydration, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eye Problems, Fatigue, Gallbladder Diseases, Liver problems, Sore throat, Stomach aliments, Swelling, Ulcers, Urinary tract problems
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
  
Flowers
  
Other Uses
Cut Flowers, Decoration Purposes, Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant
  
Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics, Culinary use, Edible syrup, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as essential oil, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance, Used for its medicinal properties
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
  
Bedding Plant, Mixed Border
  
Botanical Name
Angraecum sesquipedale
  
Rosa nutkana
  
Common Name
Darwin's orchid, Christmas orchid, Star of Bethlehem orchid, and King of the Angraecums
  
Nootka rose, bristly rose, wild rose
  
In Hindi
क्रिसमस स्टार आर्किड
  
Nootka गुलाब
  
In German
Weihnachtsstern Orchidee
  
Nootka Rose
  
In French
Noël orchidée étoiles
  
Rosa nutkana
  
In Spanish
Orquídea estrella de Navidad
  
Nootka rose
  
In Greek
Χριστούγεννα ορχιδέα αστέρων
  
Rosa nutkana
  
In Portuguese
Orquídea estrela do Natal
  
Nootka rose
  
In Polish
Gwiazda Betlejemska storczyków
  
Nootka róży
  
In Latin
क्रिसमस स्टार आर्किड
  
Rosa nutkana
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Tracheophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Equisetopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Asparagales
  
Rosales
  
Family
Orchidaceae
  
Rosaceae
  
Genus
Angraecum
  
Rosa
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Vandeae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
  
Rosoideae
  
Season and Care of Christmas Star Orchid and Nootka rose
Season and care of Christmas Star Orchid and Nootka rose is important to know. While considering everything about Christmas Star Orchid and Nootka rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Christmas Star Orchid season is Fall and Winter and Nootka rose season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Christmas Star Orchid is Not Available and for Nootka rose is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Christmas Star Orchid is Not Available and for Nootka rose is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Christmas Star Orchid and Nootka rose Physical Information
Christmas Star Orchid and Nootka rose physical information is very important for comparison. Christmas Star Orchid height is 30.50 cm and width 35.60 cm whereas Nootka rose height is 300.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Christmas Star Orchid and Nootka rose are as follows:
Christmas Star Orchid flower color: White, Yellow, Fuchsia and Lavender
Christmas Star Orchid leaf color: Green and Light Green
Nootka rose flower color: Yellow
- Nootka rose leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Christmas Star Orchid and Nootka rose
Care of Christmas Star Orchid and Nootka rose 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 Nootka rose pruning is done cut main flower spike, Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Christmas Star Orchid needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Nootka rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.