Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, India, Nepal
South America
Types
Pleione chunii , Pleione limprichtii
A. s. var. angustifolium,A. s. var. sesquipedale
Habitat
Hilly upland habitat, Wooded hillsides
Coastal Regions, Lowland
USDA Hardiness Zone
13-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Yellow green, Brown
White, Yellow, Fuchsia, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Multi-Color
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Yellow green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic to oblong
Bi-lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Not Available
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Tolerances
Light Frost
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Bulbs
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively, Needs very little water
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
Not Available
Not Available
Soil Type
Not Available
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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, Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Free of serious pests and diseases
Beetles, Root rot, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Light Frost
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Bumblebees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Not Available
Butterflies, Flying insects, Not Available, pollinators
Allergy
Unknown
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, 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
Not Available
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects., Beneficial species for attracting pollinators
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, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
SIGMATOSTALIX amazonica
Angraecum sesquipedale
Common Name
Amazon Sigmatostalix Orchid, Miniature Orchid
Darwin's orchid, Christmas orchid, Star of Bethlehem orchid, and King of the Angraecums
In Hindi
miniature orchid
क्रिसमस स्टार आर्किड
In German
miniature orchid
Weihnachtsstern Orchidee
In French
Pleione
Noël orchidée étoiles
In Spanish
Pleione
Orquídea estrella de Navidad
In Greek
Pleione
Χριστούγεννα ορχιδέα αστέρων
In Portuguese
miniature orchid
Orquídea estrela do Natal
In Polish
miniature orchid
Gwiazda Betlejemska storczyków
In Latin
miniature orchid
क्रिसमस स्टार आर्किड
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Equisetopsida
Order
Asparagales
Asparagales
Family
Orchidaceae
Orchidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Coelogyneae
Vandeae
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Epidendroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Miniature Orchid and Christmas Star Orchid
Season and care of Miniature Orchid and Christmas Star Orchid is important to know. While considering everything about Miniature Orchid and Christmas Star Orchid Care, growing season is an essential factor. Miniature Orchid season is Spring and Winter and Christmas Star Orchid season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Miniature Orchid is Not Available and for Christmas Star Orchid is Not Available while the PH of soil for Miniature Orchid is Not Available and for Christmas Star Orchid is Not Available.
Miniature Orchid and Christmas Star Orchid Physical Information
Miniature Orchid and Christmas Star Orchid physical information is very important for comparison. Miniature Orchid height is 12.70 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Christmas Star Orchid height is 30.50 cm and width 35.60 cm. The color specification of Miniature Orchid and Christmas Star Orchid are as follows:
Miniature Orchid flower color: White, Yellow, Yellow green and Brown
Miniature Orchid leaf color: Light Green
Christmas Star Orchid flower color: White, Yellow, Fuchsia and Lavender
- Christmas Star Orchid leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Miniature Orchid and Christmas Star Orchid
Care of Miniature Orchid and Christmas Star Orchid include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Miniature Orchid pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 Miniature Orchid 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.