Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America
Africa, Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Madagascar
Types
A. s. var. angustifolium,A. s. var. sesquipedale
Not Available
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Lowland
Grassland, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
8-11
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
12 - 8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H1, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Fuchsia, Lavender
Burgundy, Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Light Pink, Tan, White
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Light Green, Gray Green
Purple, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Bi-lobed
Grass like
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Rooted stem cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
Needs less 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
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
No need to prune, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Root rot, Slugs, Snails
Disease free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
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.
Bog Garden, Ground Cover
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
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Bedding Plant, Cutflower, Edging, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Angraecum sesquipedale
MELINIS nerviglumis
Common Name
Darwin's orchid, Christmas orchid, Star of Bethlehem orchid, and King of the Angraecums
Ruby Grass, Zizka
In Hindi
क्रिसमस स्टार आर्किड
Zizka
In German
Weihnachtsstern Orchidee
Zizka
In French
Noël orchidée étoiles
Zizka
In Spanish
Orquídea estrella de Navidad
Zizka
In Greek
Χριστούγεννα ορχιδέα αστέρων
Zizka
In Portuguese
Orquídea estrela do Natal
Zizka
In Polish
Gwiazda Betlejemska storczyków
Zizka
In Latin
क्रिसमस स्टार आर्किड
Žižka
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Equisetopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Orchidaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Panicoideae
Season and Care of Christmas Star Orchid and Zizka
Season and care of Christmas Star Orchid and Zizka is important to know. While considering everything about Christmas Star Orchid and Zizka Care, growing season is an essential factor. Christmas Star Orchid season is Fall and Winter and Zizka season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Christmas Star Orchid is Not Available and for Zizka is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Christmas Star Orchid is Not Available and for Zizka is Acidic, Neutral.
Christmas Star Orchid and Zizka Physical Information
Christmas Star Orchid and Zizka physical information is very important for comparison. Christmas Star Orchid height is 30.50 cm and width 35.60 cm whereas Zizka height is 15.20 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Christmas Star Orchid and Zizka are as follows:
Christmas Star Orchid flower color: White, Yellow, Fuchsia and Lavender
Christmas Star Orchid leaf color: Green and Light Green
Zizka flower color: Burgundy, Pink and Rose
- Zizka leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Christmas Star Orchid and Zizka
Care of Christmas Star Orchid and Zizka 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 Zizka 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 Zizka needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.