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

Family: Orchidaceae (or-kid-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Angraecum (an-GRY-kum)
Species: sesquipedale (ses-kwee-ped-AY-lee)

Synonym:Aeranthes sesquipedalis

Synonym:Angorchis sesquepedalis

Synonym:Macroplectrum sesquipedale

Synonym:Mystacidium sesquipedale

Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Epiphytes

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage
Evergreen
Smooth


Foliage Color

Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing

Hardiness
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Where to Grow
Suitable for growing in containers

Danger

Bloom Color
White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are fragrant

Bloom Size

Bloom Time

Other details

Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting