Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
South America
Types
oranges, grapefruit, lemons
A. s. var. angustifolium,A. s. var. sesquipedale
Habitat
agricultural areas
Coastal Regions, Lowland
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Purple, Ivory
White, Yellow, Fuchsia, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Multi-Color
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Bi-lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove short branches, Remove short twigs, Remove wet foliage
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Beetles, Root rot, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies, Flying insects, Not Available, pollinators
Allergy
Itchiness, Oral Allergy
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Beautification, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Makes teeth white, Skin cleanser
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Kidney Stones, scurvy, Stomach Cancer
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Not Available
Cut Flowers, Decoration Purposes, Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CITRUS
Angraecum sesquipedale
Common Name
Citrus
Darwin's orchid, Christmas orchid, Star of Bethlehem orchid, and King of the Angraecums
In Hindi
निम्बू-वंश
क्रिसमस स्टार आर्किड
In German
Zitruspflanzen
Weihnachtsstern Orchidee
In French
Citrus
Noël orchidée étoiles
In Spanish
Citrus
Orquídea estrella de Navidad
In Greek
Citrus
Χριστούγεννα ορχιδέα αστέρων
In Portuguese
Citrus é um género
Orquídea estrela do Natal
In Polish
Cytrus
Gwiazda Betlejemska storczyków
In Latin
citrus
क्रिसमस स्टार आर्किड
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Equisetopsida
Order
Sapindales
Asparagales
Family
Rutaceae
Orchidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Epidendroideae
Season and Care of Citrus and Christmas Star Orchid
Season and care of Citrus and Christmas Star Orchid is important to know. While considering everything about Citrus and Christmas Star Orchid Care, growing season is an essential factor. Citrus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Christmas Star Orchid season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Citrus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Christmas Star Orchid is Not Available while the PH of soil for Citrus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Christmas Star Orchid is Not Available.
Citrus and Christmas Star Orchid Physical Information
Citrus and Christmas Star Orchid physical information is very important for comparison. Citrus height is Not Available and width 244.00 cm whereas Christmas Star Orchid height is 30.50 cm and width 35.60 cm. The color specification of Citrus and Christmas Star Orchid are as follows:
Citrus flower color: White, Purple and Ivory
Citrus leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Christmas Star Orchid flower color: White, Yellow, Fuchsia and Lavender
- Christmas Star Orchid leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Citrus and Christmas Star Orchid
Care of Citrus and Christmas Star Orchid include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Citrus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and 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. In summer Citrus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Christmas Star Orchid needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.