Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America
Southeastern Asia
Types
A. s. var. angustifolium,A. s. var. sesquipedale
Clumping bamboo, Running bamboo, Umbrella bamboo
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Lowland
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-15
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
12 - 8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Fuchsia, Lavender
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Light Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Bi-lobed
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
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
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
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
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
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
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove short branches, Remove short twigs, Remove wet foliage
No need to prune, 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
Aphids, Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects, Not Available, pollinators
Aphids, Insects
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, 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
Stem, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Cut Flowers, Decoration Purposes, Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Tropical
Botanical Name
Angraecum sesquipedale
BAMBUSA lako
Common Name
Darwin's orchid, Christmas orchid, Star of Bethlehem orchid, and King of the Angraecums
Black Timber Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Timor Black Bamboo
In Hindi
क्रिसमस स्टार आर्किड
तिमोर काला बांस
In German
Weihnachtsstern Orchidee
Timor-schwarzer Bambus
In French
Noël orchidée étoiles
Timor bambou noir
In Spanish
Orquídea estrella de Navidad
Timor Negro de bambú
In Greek
Χριστούγεννα ορχιδέα αστέρων
Τιμόρ Μαύρο μπαμπού
In Portuguese
Orquídea estrela do Natal
Timor Black Bamboo
In Polish
Gwiazda Betlejemska storczyków
Timor Czarny Bambus
In Latin
क्रिसमस स्टार आर्किड
Timor Niger Bamboo
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Equisetopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Orchidaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Barnadesioideae
Season and Care of Christmas Star Orchid and Timor Black Bamboo
Season and care of Christmas Star Orchid and Timor Black Bamboo is important to know. While considering everything about Christmas Star Orchid and Timor Black Bamboo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Christmas Star Orchid season is Fall and Winter and Timor Black Bamboo season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Christmas Star Orchid is Not Available and for Timor Black Bamboo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Christmas Star Orchid is Not Available and for Timor Black Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Christmas Star Orchid and Timor Black Bamboo Physical Information
Christmas Star Orchid and Timor Black Bamboo physical information is very important for comparison. Christmas Star Orchid height is 30.50 cm and width 35.60 cm whereas Timor Black Bamboo height is 1,520.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Christmas Star Orchid and Timor Black Bamboo are as follows:
Christmas Star Orchid flower color: White, Yellow, Fuchsia and Lavender
Christmas Star Orchid leaf color: Green and Light Green
Timor Black Bamboo flower color: Yellow green
- Timor Black Bamboo leaf color: Green
Care of Christmas Star Orchid and Timor Black Bamboo
Care of Christmas Star Orchid and Timor Black Bamboo 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 Timor Black Bamboo pruning is done No need to prune, 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 Timor Black Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.