Join orchid enthusiast Melissa Strauss to discuss how to care for a Christmasstarorchid, a species with a special pollinator relationship. Info on ChristmasStarOrchids.The timing of this bloom has led this plant to be christened the Christmasstarorchid or star of Bethlehem orchid. Starorchid plant is definitely unique. Its species name is derived from the Latin meaning ?one and a half feet? in reference to the long flower spur. Intrigued? The flowers of Christmasstarorchids (Angraecum sesquipedale) have an extremely long nectar-containing tube, called a spur. A growing starorchid , in its native habitat, grows on tree bark. Keep the pot moist during the growing season but allow drying out slightly between watering in the winter once it has blossomed. Darwin's orchid (Angraecum sesquipedale) in flower.RF2B161YD–large inflorescences of a christmasorchid, angraecum sesquipedale, an epiphytic plant. ChristmasStarOrchid does not have fragrant flowers. Due to fragrance of flowers and leaves, plants naturally attract many insects. This plant attracts Butterflies, Flying insects and pollinators. Artwork description: Beautiful elegant orchids captured by photographer William Dey. "Ornamental Orchids" Art Exhibition Archangel Collective Art Gallery Palm Springs, CA. christmasstarstars. Free Poinsettia Plant photo and picture.Free OrchidsChristmasStar photo and picture.
