Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Epiphyte
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States
South America
Types
Not Available
A. s. var. angustifolium,A. s. var. sesquipedale
Habitat
Fields, open Woodlands, Wood Margins
Coastal Regions, Lowland
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
10-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White, Yellow, Fuchsia, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Multi-Color
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Red
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Red
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Red
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Lance-shaped to oblong
Bi-lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Root Division, Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
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
Complete balanced fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Root rot
Beetles, Root rot, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Butterflies, Flying insects, Not Available, pollinators
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Wild gardens
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
Tooth ache
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Root
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
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
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PENSTEMON digitalis 'Husker Red'
Angraecum sesquipedale
Common Name
Husker Red Penstemon, Talus Slope Penstemon
Darwin's orchid, Christmas orchid, Star of Bethlehem orchid, and King of the Angraecums
In Hindi
Talus Slope Penstemon
क्रिसमस स्टार आर्किड
In German
Gehängeschutt Penstemon
Weihnachtsstern Orchidee
In French
Talus Slope Penstemon
Noël orchidée étoiles
In Spanish
Astrágalo pendiente Penstemon
Orquídea estrella de Navidad
In Greek
Αστράγαλος Κλίση Penstemon
Χριστούγεννα ορχιδέα αστέρων
In Portuguese
Talus Penstemon Slope
Orquídea estrela do Natal
In Polish
Talus Slope Penstemon
Gwiazda Betlejemska storczyków
In Latin
Talus Clivo Persicaria
क्रिसमस स्टार आर्किड
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Equisetopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Asparagales
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Orchidaceae
Genus
Penstemon
Angraecum
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Vandeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Epidendroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Talus Slope Penstemon and Christmas Star Orchid
Season and care of Talus Slope Penstemon and Christmas Star Orchid is important to know. While considering everything about Talus Slope Penstemon and Christmas Star Orchid Care, growing season is an essential factor. Talus Slope Penstemon season is Spring and Summer and Christmas Star Orchid season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Talus Slope Penstemon is Loam, Sand and for Christmas Star Orchid is Not Available while the PH of soil for Talus Slope Penstemon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Christmas Star Orchid is Not Available.
Talus Slope Penstemon and Christmas Star Orchid Physical Information
Talus Slope Penstemon and Christmas Star Orchid physical information is very important for comparison. Talus Slope Penstemon height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Christmas Star Orchid height is 30.50 cm and width 35.60 cm. The color specification of Talus Slope Penstemon and Christmas Star Orchid are as follows:
Talus Slope Penstemon flower color: White and Light Pink
Talus Slope Penstemon leaf color: Dark Red
Christmas Star Orchid flower color: White, Yellow, Fuchsia and Lavender
- Christmas Star Orchid leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Talus Slope Penstemon and Christmas Star Orchid
Care of Talus Slope Penstemon and Christmas Star Orchid include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Talus Slope Penstemon 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 Talus Slope Penstemon 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.