Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Asia, India
Types
A. s. var. angustifolium,A. s. var. sesquipedale
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Lowland
Cropland, Farms, gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Fuchsia, Lavender
White, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Light Green, Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Bi-lobed
Linear
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Sets
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, Requires a lot of watering, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Neutral
Soil Type
Not Available
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
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
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
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.
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Asthma, Bronchitis, cholesterol-lowering, Cough, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Diuretic, High blood pressure
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Cut Flowers, Decoration Purposes, Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant
Culinary use
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
Angraecum sesquipedale
ALLIUM cepa 'Burgundy'
Common Name
Darwin's orchid, Christmas orchid, Star of Bethlehem orchid, and King of the Angraecums
Garden Onion, Red Onion
In Hindi
क्रिसमस स्टार आर्किड
लाल प्याज
In German
Weihnachtsstern Orchidee
Rote Zwiebel
In French
Noël orchidée étoiles
Oignon rouge
In Spanish
Orquídea estrella de Navidad
Cebolla roja
In Greek
Χριστούγεννα ορχιδέα αστέρων
Κόκκινο κρεμμύδι
In Portuguese
Orquídea estrela do Natal
Cebola vermelha
In Polish
Gwiazda Betlejemska storczyków
Czerwona cebula
In Latin
क्रिसमस स्टार आर्किड
Red Cepa
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Equisetopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Liliales
Family
Orchidaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Vandeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Allioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Christmas Star Orchid and Red Onion
Season and care of Christmas Star Orchid and Red Onion is important to know. While considering everything about Christmas Star Orchid and Red Onion Care, growing season is an essential factor. Christmas Star Orchid season is Fall and Winter and Red Onion season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Christmas Star Orchid is Not Available and for Red Onion is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Christmas Star Orchid is Not Available and for Red Onion is Neutral.
Christmas Star Orchid and Red Onion Physical Information
Christmas Star Orchid and Red Onion physical information is very important for comparison. Christmas Star Orchid height is 30.50 cm and width 35.60 cm whereas Red Onion height is 60.00 cm and width 10.20 cm. The color specification of Christmas Star Orchid and Red Onion are as follows:
Christmas Star Orchid flower color: White, Yellow, Fuchsia and Lavender
Christmas Star Orchid leaf color: Green and Light Green
Red Onion flower color: White and Yellow green
- Red Onion leaf color: Not Available
Care of Christmas Star Orchid and Red Onion
Care of Christmas Star Orchid and Red Onion 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 Red Onion 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 Red Onion needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.