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
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)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Epiphytes
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size
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
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Hayward, California

Naples, Florida

West Palm Beach, Florida

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Hayward, CA | February 2009 | positive

The famous Darwin orchid turns out to be a tough Orchid. I have kept mine outdoors here in the San Francisco bay area for two out of the ...Read More

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