Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America, Brazil
South America
Types
Diothonea, Auliza
A. s. var. angustifolium,A. s. var. sesquipedale
Habitat
Forests, Subtropical climates, Terrestrial, Tropical regions, Wet lands
Coastal Regions, Lowland
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Green, Ivory
White, Yellow, Fuchsia, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Multi-Color
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light 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
Green, Dark 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, Fall, Winter, Indeterminate
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Tolerances
Cold climate, Humidity
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Ample 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 leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove short branches, Remove short twigs, Remove wet foliage
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, light feeding and water solubles, Water soluble fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Rust, Spider mites, Viruses, Whiteflies
Beetles, Root rot, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Humidity
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Insects, Mealybugs, Spider Mites
Butterflies, Flying insects, Not Available, pollinators
Allergy
Asthma
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, 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
No Medicinal Use
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
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, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
EPIDENDRUM ciliare
Angraecum sesquipedale
Common Name
Epidendrum, Fringed Star Orchid
Darwin's orchid, Christmas orchid, Star of Bethlehem orchid, and King of the Angraecums
In Hindi
Epidendrum
क्रिसमस स्टार आर्किड
In German
Epidendrum
Weihnachtsstern Orchidee
In French
Epidendrum
Noël orchidée étoiles
In Spanish
Epidendrum
Orquídea estrella de Navidad
In Greek
Epidendrum
Χριστούγεννα ορχιδέα αστέρων
In Portuguese
Epidendrum
Orquídea estrela do Natal
In Polish
Epidendrum
Gwiazda Betlejemska storczyków
In Latin
Epidendrum
क्रिसमस स्टार आर्किड
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Not Available
Equisetopsida
Order
Asparagales
Asparagales
Family
Orchidaceae
Orchidaceae
Genus
Coilostylis
Angraecum
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Epidendreae
Vandeae
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Epidendroideae
Season and Care of Epidendrum and Christmas Star Orchid
Season and care of Epidendrum and Christmas Star Orchid is important to know. While considering everything about Epidendrum and Christmas Star Orchid Care, growing season is an essential factor. Epidendrum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Christmas Star Orchid season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Epidendrum is Not Available and for Christmas Star Orchid is Not Available while the PH of soil for Epidendrum is Acidic, Neutral and for Christmas Star Orchid is Not Available.
Epidendrum and Christmas Star Orchid Physical Information
Epidendrum and Christmas Star Orchid physical information is very important for comparison. Epidendrum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Christmas Star Orchid height is 30.50 cm and width 35.60 cm. The color specification of Epidendrum and Christmas Star Orchid are as follows:
Epidendrum flower color: White, Light Green and Ivory
Epidendrum leaf color: Green, Light 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 Epidendrum and Christmas Star Orchid
Care of Epidendrum and Christmas Star Orchid include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Epidendrum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts 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 Epidendrum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Christmas Star Orchid needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.