Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America
Southeastern Asia
Types
A. s. var. angustifolium,A. s. var. sesquipedale
Phalaenopsis
Dendrobium
Cattelya
Cymbidium
Epidendrum
Oncidium
Miltonia
Vanda
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Lowland
gardens, Urban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
12-14
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H2
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Fuchsia, Lavender
Fuchsia, Violet, Plum, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
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
Green
Leaf Shape
Bi-lobed
Oblovate
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Not Available
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
Do not water frequently, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water occasionally
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Not Available
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
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects, Not Available, pollinators
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Cancer, Eye Problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Cut Flowers, Decoration Purposes, Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant
Air freshner, Employed in herbal medicine, Making Perfumes, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Container, Cutflower, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Angraecum sesquipedale
AERIDES quinquevulnera
Common Name
Darwin's orchid, Christmas orchid, Star of Bethlehem orchid, and King of the Angraecums
Aerides, Orchid
In Hindi
क्रिसमस स्टार आर्किड
आर्किड
In German
Weihnachtsstern Orchidee
Orchidee
In French
Noël orchidée étoiles
Orchidée
In Spanish
Orquídea estrella de Navidad
Orquídea
In Greek
Χριστούγεννα ορχιδέα αστέρων
Ορχιδέα
In Portuguese
Orquídea estrela do Natal
Orquídea
In Polish
Gwiazda Betlejemska storczyków
Orchidea
In Latin
क्रिसमस स्टार आर्किड
Orchid
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Equisetopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Asparagales
Family
Orchidaceae
Orchidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Epidendroideae
Season and Care of Christmas Star Orchid and Orchid
Season and care of Christmas Star Orchid and Orchid is important to know. While considering everything about Christmas Star Orchid and Orchid Care, growing season is an essential factor. Christmas Star Orchid season is Fall and Winter and Orchid season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Christmas Star Orchid is Not Available and for Orchid is Not Available while the PH of soil for Christmas Star Orchid is Not Available and for Orchid is Not Available.
Christmas Star Orchid and Orchid Physical Information
Christmas Star Orchid and Orchid physical information is very important for comparison. Christmas Star Orchid height is 30.50 cm and width 35.60 cm whereas Orchid height is 35.50 cm and width 40.60 cm. The color specification of Christmas Star Orchid and Orchid are as follows:
Christmas Star Orchid flower color: White, Yellow, Fuchsia and Lavender
Christmas Star Orchid leaf color: Green and Light Green
Orchid flower color: Fuchsia, Violet, Plum and Ivory
- Orchid leaf color: Green
Care of Christmas Star Orchid and Orchid
Care of Christmas Star Orchid and Orchid 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 Orchid 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 Orchid needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.