Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Epiphyte
Flowering Plants
Origin
South America
Europe, Mediterranean
Types
A. s. var. angustifolium,A. s. var. sesquipedale
Kablouna Gold, Fiesta Gitana, Art Shades
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Lowland
gardens, Roadsides, Waste areas, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
3-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, H1, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 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
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Fuchsia, Lavender
Yellow, Orange, Bronze, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Tan
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Bi-lobed
Oblong-lanceolate
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Early Autumn, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Not Available
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Early Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Not Available
Moist, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade
Pruning
Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove short branches, Remove short twigs, Remove wet foliage
Cut or pinch the stems, 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
Double, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects, Not Available, pollinators
Beetles, Butterflies, Flying insects
Allergy
Not Available
Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, Skin rash, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems, used as a dye
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Curing mumps and measles, Cuts, Reduces toothache, Surgical wounds, Throat infection, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Cut Flowers, Decoration Purposes, Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant
Cosmetics, Sometimes used for making wine, Used as an insecticide, Used as essential oil, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Groundcover, Showy Tree
Botanical Name
Angraecum sesquipedale
CALENDULA officinalis
Common Name
Darwin's orchid, Christmas orchid, Star of Bethlehem orchid, and King of the Angraecums
Pot Marigold
In Hindi
क्रिसमस स्टार आर्किड
Pot Marigold
In German
Weihnachtsstern Orchidee
Ringelblume
In French
Noël orchidée étoiles
pot Marigold
In Spanish
Orquídea estrella de Navidad
Caléndula
In Greek
Χριστούγεννα ορχιδέα αστέρων
καλέντουλα
In Portuguese
Orquídea estrela do Natal
pot Marigold
In Polish
Gwiazda Betlejemska storczyków
Pot Marigold
In Latin
क्रिसमस स्टार आर्किड
Zinnia Pot
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Equisetopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Asterales
Family
Orchidaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Angraecum
Calendula
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Vandeae
Calenduleae
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Asteroideae
Season and Care of Christmas Star Orchid and Pot Marigold
Season and care of Christmas Star Orchid and Pot Marigold is important to know. While considering everything about Christmas Star Orchid and Pot Marigold Care, growing season is an essential factor. Christmas Star Orchid season is Fall and Winter and Pot Marigold season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Christmas Star Orchid is Not Available and for Pot Marigold is Well drained while the PH of soil for Christmas Star Orchid is Not Available and for Pot Marigold is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral.
Christmas Star Orchid and Pot Marigold Physical Information
Christmas Star Orchid and Pot Marigold physical information is very important for comparison. Christmas Star Orchid height is 30.50 cm and width 35.60 cm whereas Pot Marigold height is 80.00 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Christmas Star Orchid and Pot Marigold are as follows:
Christmas Star Orchid flower color: White, Yellow, Fuchsia and Lavender
Christmas Star Orchid leaf color: Green and Light Green
Pot Marigold flower color: Yellow, Orange, Bronze and Ivory
- Pot Marigold leaf color: Green
Care of Christmas Star Orchid and Pot Marigold
Care of Christmas Star Orchid and Pot Marigold 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 Pot Marigold pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Pot Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.