Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America
Brazil
Types
A. s. var. angustifolium,A. s. var. sesquipedale
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Lowland
Rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Fuchsia, Lavender
Blue, Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
White
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Gray Green, Dark Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Gray Green, Dark Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Gray Green, Dark Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Light Green, Gray Green
Gray Green, Dark Green, Silver
Leaf Shape
Bi-lobed
Linear
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Not Available
Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Keep ground moist, Requires consistently moist soil
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Not Available
Soil Type
Not Available
Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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, Humidity, Moisture
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects, Not Available, pollinators
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Borders
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Not Available
Other Uses
Cut Flowers, Decoration Purposes, Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Container, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Angraecum sesquipedale
AECHMEA fasciata
Common Name
Darwin's orchid, Christmas orchid, Star of Bethlehem orchid, and King of the Angraecums
Aechmea , Bromeliad, Urn Plant, Vase Plant
In Hindi
क्रिसमस स्टार आर्किड
urn plant
In German
Weihnachtsstern Orchidee
Urne Anlage
In French
Noël orchidée étoiles
plante urn
In Spanish
Orquídea estrella de Navidad
planta de urna
In Greek
Χριστούγεννα ορχιδέα αστέρων
λάρνακα φυτό
In Portuguese
Orquídea estrela do Natal
planta de urna
In Polish
Gwiazda Betlejemska storczyków
urna roślin
In Latin
क्रिसमस स्टार आर्किड
urn herba
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Equisetopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Orchidaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Vandeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Christmas Star Orchid and Urn Plant
Season and care of Christmas Star Orchid and Urn Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Christmas Star Orchid and Urn Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Christmas Star Orchid season is Fall and Winter and Urn Plant season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Christmas Star Orchid is Not Available and for Urn Plant is Sand while the PH of soil for Christmas Star Orchid is Not Available and for Urn Plant is Not Available.
Christmas Star Orchid and Urn Plant Physical Information
Christmas Star Orchid and Urn Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Christmas Star Orchid height is 30.50 cm and width 35.60 cm whereas Urn Plant height is 40.60 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Christmas Star Orchid and Urn Plant are as follows:
Christmas Star Orchid flower color: White, Yellow, Fuchsia and Lavender
Christmas Star Orchid leaf color: Green and Light Green
Urn Plant flower color: Blue, Pink and Rose
- Urn Plant leaf color: Gray Green, Dark Green and Silver
Care of Christmas Star Orchid and Urn Plant
Care of Christmas Star Orchid and Urn Plant 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 Urn Plant 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 Urn Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.