Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America
Caribbean, South America
Types
A. s. var. angustifolium,A. s. var. sesquipedale
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Lowland
Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-13
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Fuchsia, Lavender
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Light Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Light Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Bi-lobed
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Does not require 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, Neutral, Alkaline
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
Prune young trees into an open vase shape
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Root rot, Slugs, Snails
Anthracnose, Diplodia rot, Leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects, Not Available, pollinators
Fruit Bats
Allergy
Not Available
Oral Allergy
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
Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Cut Flowers, Decoration Purposes, Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used to make hair tonic, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Angraecum sesquipedale
ANNONA squamosa
Common Name
Darwin's orchid, Christmas orchid, Star of Bethlehem orchid, and King of the Angraecums
Sugar Apple
In Hindi
क्रिसमस स्टार आर्किड
सीताफल
In German
Weihnachtsstern Orchidee
Zuckerapfel
In French
Noël orchidée étoiles
Sugar Apple
In Spanish
Orquídea estrella de Navidad
Manzana de azúcar
In Greek
Χριστούγεννα ορχιδέα αστέρων
ζάχαρη της Apple
In Portuguese
Orquídea estrela do Natal
Pinha
In Polish
Gwiazda Betlejemska storczyków
Cukier Jabłko
In Latin
क्रिसमस स्टार आर्किड
Sugar Apple
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Equisetopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Magnoliales
Family
Orchidaceae
Annonaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Maloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Christmas Star Orchid and Sugar Apple
Season and care of Christmas Star Orchid and Sugar Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Christmas Star Orchid and Sugar Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Christmas Star Orchid season is Fall and Winter and Sugar Apple season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Christmas Star Orchid is Not Available and for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Christmas Star Orchid is Not Available and for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Christmas Star Orchid and Sugar Apple Physical Information
Christmas Star Orchid and Sugar Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Christmas Star Orchid height is 30.50 cm and width 35.60 cm whereas Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Christmas Star Orchid and Sugar Apple are as follows:
Christmas Star Orchid flower color: White, Yellow, Fuchsia and Lavender
Christmas Star Orchid leaf color: Green and Light Green
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
- Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green
Care of Christmas Star Orchid and Sugar Apple
Care of Christmas Star Orchid and Sugar Apple 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 Sugar Apple pruning is done Prune young trees into an open vase shape. In summer Christmas Star Orchid needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sugar Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.