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Species Orchid, Darwin's orchid, Christmas orchid, Star of Bethlehem orchid, and King of the Angraec

Angraecumsesquipedale

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Orchidaceae (or-kid-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Angraecum (an-GRY-kum)

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Species

sesquipedale (ses-kwee-ped-AY-lee)

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Synonym

Aeranthes sesquipedalis

Angorchis sesquepedalis

Macroplectrum sesquipedale

Mystacidium sesquipedale

Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Evergreen

Smooth

Height

12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing

Unknown - Tell us

Hardiness

USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

White/Near White

Bloom Time

Unknown - Tell us

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