Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America
Hybrid origin, Eastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Types
A. s. var. angustifolium,A. s. var. sesquipedale
Victoria Rhubarb
Colorado Red Rhubarb
Turkish Rhubarb
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Lowland
gardens, Grassland, Humid climates, Tropical regions, Urban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
3-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Fuchsia, Lavender
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Bi-lobed
Compound
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Not Available
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Not Available
Clay, Loam
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
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects, Not Available, pollinators
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Skin irritation
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
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Cut Flowers, Decoration Purposes, Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant
Culinary use, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Angraecum sesquipedale
RHEUM x hybridum
Common Name
Darwin's orchid, Christmas orchid, Star of Bethlehem orchid, and King of the Angraecums
Hybrid Garden Rhubarb, Rhubarb
In Hindi
क्रिसमस स्टार आर्किड
एक प्रकार का फल
In German
Weihnachtsstern Orchidee
Rhabarber
In French
Noël orchidée étoiles
Rhubarbe
In Spanish
Orquídea estrella de Navidad
Ruibarbo
In Greek
Χριστούγεννα ορχιδέα αστέρων
Ραβέντι
In Portuguese
Orquídea estrela do Natal
Ruibarbo
In Polish
Gwiazda Betlejemska storczyków
Rabarbar
In Latin
क्रिसमस स्टार आर्किड
RHEUM
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Equisetopsida
Not Available
Order
Asparagales
Caryophyllales
Family
Orchidaceae
Polygonaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Vandeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Christmas Star Orchid and Rhubarb
Season and care of Christmas Star Orchid and Rhubarb is important to know. While considering everything about Christmas Star Orchid and Rhubarb Care, growing season is an essential factor. Christmas Star Orchid season is Fall and Winter and Rhubarb season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Christmas Star Orchid is Not Available and for Rhubarb is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Christmas Star Orchid is Not Available and for Rhubarb is Acidic, Neutral.
Christmas Star Orchid and Rhubarb Physical Information
Christmas Star Orchid and Rhubarb physical information is very important for comparison. Christmas Star Orchid height is 30.50 cm and width 35.60 cm whereas Rhubarb height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Christmas Star Orchid and Rhubarb are as follows:
Christmas Star Orchid flower color: White, Yellow, Fuchsia and Lavender
Christmas Star Orchid leaf color: Green and Light Green
Rhubarb flower color: Ivory
- Rhubarb leaf color: Green
Care of Christmas Star Orchid and Rhubarb
Care of Christmas Star Orchid and Rhubarb 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 Rhubarb 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 Rhubarb needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.