Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin, South America
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Types
not available
Not Available
Habitat
Homesteads, Screen Cottage and Informal Garden, Woodlands
Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
12-15
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Red
White, Yellow, Gold, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Burgundy
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Burgundy
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Burgundy
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Burgundy
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long and slender with very sharp edges
Long Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Sand
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Corms or bulbs, From Rhizomes, Rhizome division
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water
Do not water frequently, Medium, Never Over-water, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Moist but well drained, Sandy
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Indirect sunlight, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
Unknown
Avoid during Pregnancy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Cough, Fever, Immunity, tuberculosis, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Not Available
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Houseplant, Informal Garden
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
Bromeliad
DENDROBIUM farmeri
Common Name
Bromeliad
Dendrobium, Farmer's Dendrobium, Sentinel Orchid
In Hindi
Bromeliad
Dendrobium
In German
Bromeliad
Dendrobium
In French
Bromeliad
Dendrobium
In Spanish
Bromeliad
dendrobium
In Greek
Bromeliad
Dendrobium
In Portuguese
Bromeliad
dendrobium
In Polish
Bromeliad
Dendrobium
In Latin
Bromeliad
dendrobium
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Bromeliales
Asparagales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Orchidaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Podochileae
Subfamily
Not Available
Epidendroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Bromeliad and Dendrobium
Season and care of Bromeliad and Dendrobium is important to know. While considering everything about Bromeliad and Dendrobium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bromeliad season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dendrobium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bromeliad is Sand and for Dendrobium is Not Available while the PH of soil for Bromeliad is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dendrobium is Acidic, Neutral.
Bromeliad and Dendrobium Physical Information
Bromeliad and Dendrobium physical information is very important for comparison. Bromeliad height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Dendrobium height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Bromeliad and Dendrobium are as follows:
Bromeliad flower color: White and Red
Bromeliad leaf color: Light Green and Burgundy
Dendrobium flower color: White, Yellow, Gold and Light Pink
- Dendrobium leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Bromeliad and Dendrobium
Care of Bromeliad and Dendrobium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bromeliad pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dendrobium pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bromeliad needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dendrobium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.