Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Flowering Plants
  
Epiphyte
  
Origin
Europe, India, Northwestern Africa, United States, Western Asia
  
South America
  
Types
Not Available
  
A. s. var. angustifolium,A. s. var. sesquipedale
  
Habitat
disturbed sites, Roadsides, stream banks, Woods
  
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
Upright/Erect
  
Clump-Forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Lavender, Light Pink, Pink, Purple, White
  
White, Yellow, Fuchsia, Lavender
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Multi-Color
  
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
  
Green, Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Green, Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
  
Green, Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
  
Green, Light Green, Gray Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
  
Bi-lobed
  
Thorns
Yes
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
  
Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Partial shade, Partial Sun
  
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Slow
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
  
Not Available
  
The pH of Soil
Alkaline
  
Not Available
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
  
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Wet Site
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
  
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
  
  
Soil pH
Alkaline
  
Not Available
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
  
Not Available
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Partial Sun
  
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Pruning
cut main flower spike, Remove dead branches, 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
Apply 10-10-10 amount, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Grasshoppers
  
Beetles, Root rot, Slugs, Snails
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Wet Site
  
Not Available
  
Flowers
Yes
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Coarse
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Birds, Small mammals
  
Butterflies, Flying insects, Not Available, pollinators
  
Allergy
Constipation, Diarrhea, Headache, Heartburn, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain, Vomiting
  
Not Available
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
  
Beautification, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
  
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Diuretic, Laxative, Vitamin C
  
Not Available
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Rose Hip
  
Flowers, Seeds
  
Other Uses
Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
  
Cut Flowers, Decoration Purposes, Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
  
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
  
Botanical Name
Rosa Arkansana
  
Angraecum sesquipedale
  
Common Name
Prairie Rose, Wild Prairie Rose
  
Darwin's orchid, Christmas orchid, Star of Bethlehem orchid, and King of the Angraecums
  
In Hindi
Rosa arkansana
  
क्रिसमस स्टार आर्किड
  
In German
Rosa arkansana
  
Weihnachtsstern Orchidee
  
In French
Rosa arkansana
  
Noël orchidée étoiles
  
In Spanish
Rosa arkansana
  
Orquídea estrella de Navidad
  
In Greek
Rosa arkansana
  
Χριστούγεννα ορχιδέα αστέρων
  
In Portuguese
Rosa arkansana
  
Orquídea estrela do Natal
  
In Polish
Rosa arkansana
  
Gwiazda Betlejemska storczyków
  
In Latin
Rosa arkansana
  
क्रिसमस स्टार आर्किड
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Tracheophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Equisetopsida
  
Order
Rosales
  
Asparagales
  
Family
Rosaceae
  
Orchidaceae
  
Genus
Rosa
  
Angraecum
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Vandeae
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Epidendroideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Prairie Wild Rose and Christmas Star Orchid
Season and care of Prairie Wild Rose and Christmas Star Orchid is important to know. While considering everything about Prairie Wild Rose and Christmas Star Orchid Care, growing season is an essential factor. Prairie Wild Rose season is Spring and Summer and Christmas Star Orchid season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Prairie Wild Rose is Clay, Loam and for Christmas Star Orchid is Not Available while the PH of soil for Prairie Wild Rose is Alkaline and for Christmas Star Orchid is Not Available.
Prairie Wild Rose and Christmas Star Orchid Physical Information
Prairie Wild Rose and Christmas Star Orchid physical information is very important for comparison. Prairie Wild Rose height is 300.00 cm and width 200.00 cm whereas Christmas Star Orchid height is 30.50 cm and width 35.60 cm. The color specification of Prairie Wild Rose and Christmas Star Orchid are as follows:
Prairie Wild Rose flower color: Lavender, Light Pink, Pink, Purple and White
Prairie Wild Rose leaf color: Green, Gray 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 Prairie Wild Rose and Christmas Star Orchid
Care of Prairie Wild Rose and Christmas Star Orchid include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Prairie Wild Rose pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove dead branches 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 Prairie Wild Rose 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.