Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, India, Nepal, China
South America
Types
Not Available
A. s. var. angustifolium,A. s. var. sesquipedale
Habitat
Cold Regions, Humid climates
Coastal Regions, Lowland
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
10-15
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow
White, Yellow, Fuchsia, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Multi-Color
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Bi-lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Not Available
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs good drainage
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
Not Available
Soil Type
Not Available
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Beetles, Root rot, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Wet Site
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies, Flying insects, Not Available, pollinators
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Boils
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Not Available
Cut Flowers, Decoration Purposes, Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
COELOGYNE cristata
Angraecum sesquipedale
Common Name
Coelogyne, Orchid
Darwin's orchid, Christmas orchid, Star of Bethlehem orchid, and King of the Angraecums
In Hindi
Coelogyne
क्रिसमस स्टार आर्किड
In German
Coelogyne
Weihnachtsstern Orchidee
In French
Coelogyne
Noël orchidée étoiles
In Spanish
coelogyne
Orquídea estrella de Navidad
In Greek
Coelogyne
Χριστούγεννα ορχιδέα αστέρων
In Portuguese
Coelogyne
Orquídea estrela do Natal
In Polish
coelogyne
Gwiazda Betlejemska storczyków
In Latin
Coelogyne
क्रिसमस स्टार आर्किड
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Equisetopsida
Order
Asparagales
Asparagales
Family
Orchidaceae
Orchidaceae
Genus
Coelogyne
Angraecum
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Vandeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Epidendroideae
Season and Care of Coelogyne and Christmas Star Orchid
Season and care of Coelogyne and Christmas Star Orchid is important to know. While considering everything about Coelogyne and Christmas Star Orchid Care, growing season is an essential factor. Coelogyne season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Christmas Star Orchid season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Coelogyne is Not Available and for Christmas Star Orchid is Not Available while the PH of soil for Coelogyne is Acidic, Neutral and for Christmas Star Orchid is Not Available.
Coelogyne and Christmas Star Orchid Physical Information
Coelogyne and Christmas Star Orchid physical information is very important for comparison. Coelogyne height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm whereas Christmas Star Orchid height is 30.50 cm and width 35.60 cm. The color specification of Coelogyne and Christmas Star Orchid are as follows:
Coelogyne flower color: White and Yellow
Coelogyne leaf color: Green
Christmas Star Orchid flower color: White, Yellow, Fuchsia and Lavender
- Christmas Star Orchid leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Coelogyne and Christmas Star Orchid
Care of Coelogyne and Christmas Star Orchid include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Coelogyne 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 Coelogyne 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.