Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Epiphyte
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
South America
South America
Types
A. s. var. angustifolium,A. s. var. sesquipedale
Pamianthe cardenasii , Pamianthe parviflora , Pamianthe peruviana
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Lowland
All sorts of environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
8-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Fuchsia, Lavender
White
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Light Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Bi-lobed
Strap shaped
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Offsets
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Not Available
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, High phosphorus
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Root rot, Slugs, Snails
Leaf spot, Mosaic viruses
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
Bees, Birds, Bumblebees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, pollinators
Allergy
Not Available
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Bouquets, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Not Available
Other Uses
Cut Flowers, Decoration Purposes, Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Decoration Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Angraecum sesquipedale
HYMENOCALLIS longipetala
Common Name
Darwin's orchid, Christmas orchid, Star of Bethlehem orchid, and King of the Angraecums
Peruvian Daffodil, Spiderlily
In Hindi
क्रिसमस स्टार आर्किड
peruvian daffodil
In German
Weihnachtsstern Orchidee
peruvian daffodil
In French
Noël orchidée étoiles
peruvian daffodil
In Spanish
Orquídea estrella de Navidad
Pamianthe
In Greek
Χριστούγεννα ορχιδέα αστέρων
peruvian daffodil
In Portuguese
Orquídea estrela do Natal
peruvian daffodil
In Polish
Gwiazda Betlejemska storczyków
peruvian daffodil
In Latin
क्रिसमस स्टार आर्किड
peruvian daffodil
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Equisetopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Asparagales
Family
Orchidaceae
Amaryllidaceae
Genus
Angraecum
Pamianthe
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Vandeae
Clinantheae
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Amaryllidoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Christmas Star Orchid and Peruvian Daffodil
Season and care of Christmas Star Orchid and Peruvian Daffodil is important to know. While considering everything about Christmas Star Orchid and Peruvian Daffodil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Christmas Star Orchid season is Fall and Winter and Peruvian Daffodil season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Christmas Star Orchid is Not Available and for Peruvian Daffodil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Christmas Star Orchid is Not Available and for Peruvian Daffodil is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Christmas Star Orchid and Peruvian Daffodil Physical Information
Christmas Star Orchid and Peruvian Daffodil physical information is very important for comparison. Christmas Star Orchid height is 30.50 cm and width 35.60 cm whereas Peruvian Daffodil height is 61.00 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Christmas Star Orchid and Peruvian Daffodil are as follows:
Christmas Star Orchid flower color: White, Yellow, Fuchsia and Lavender
Christmas Star Orchid leaf color: Green and Light Green
Peruvian Daffodil flower color: White
- Peruvian Daffodil leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Christmas Star Orchid and Peruvian Daffodil
Care of Christmas Star Orchid and Peruvian Daffodil 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 Peruvian Daffodil pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires little pruning. In summer Christmas Star Orchid needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Peruvian Daffodil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
