Life Span
Annual and Biennials
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical regions
Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
12-15
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow, Tan, Ivory
White, Yellow, Gold, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow Orange
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic and Ovate
Long Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Cold climate, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Spider mites
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Dizziness, Nausea, Swollen Lips
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
Arthritis, Snakebite, Syphilis
Cough, Fever, Immunity, tuberculosis, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Root
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
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
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
Brunfelsia Americana
DENDROBIUM farmeri
Common Name
Brunfelsia Americana
Dendrobium, Farmer's Dendrobium, Sentinel Orchid
In Hindi
Brunfelsia Americana
Dendrobium
In German
Brunfelsia Americana
Dendrobium
In French
Brunfelsia Americana
Dendrobium
In Spanish
Brunfelsia Americana
dendrobium
In Greek
Brunfelsia Americana
Dendrobium
In Portuguese
Brunfelsia Americana
dendrobium
In Polish
Brunfelsia Americana
Dendrobium
In Latin
Hedysarum
dendrobium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Asparagales
Family
Solanaceae
Orchidaceae
Genus
Capparis
Dendrobium
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Podochileae
Subfamily
Not Available
Epidendroideae
Properties of Brunfelsia americana and Dendrobium
Wondering what are the properties of Brunfelsia americana and Dendrobium? We provide you with everything About Brunfelsia americana and Dendrobium. Brunfelsia americana doesn't have thorns and Dendrobium doesn't have thorns. Also Brunfelsia americana does not have fragrant flowers. Brunfelsia americana has allergic reactions like Dizziness, Nausea and Swollen Lips and Dendrobium has allergic reactions like Dizziness, Nausea and Swollen Lips. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Brunfelsia americana and Dendrobium and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Brunfelsia americana and Dendrobium
Season and care of Brunfelsia americana and Dendrobium is important to know. While considering everything about Brunfelsia americana and Dendrobium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Brunfelsia americana season is Spring and Fall and Dendrobium season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Brunfelsia americana is Loam, Sand and for Dendrobium is Not Available while the PH of soil for Brunfelsia americana is Neutral and for Dendrobium is Acidic, Neutral.
Brunfelsia americana and Dendrobium Physical Information
Brunfelsia americana and Dendrobium physical information is very important for comparison. Brunfelsia americana height is 970.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Dendrobium height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Brunfelsia americana and Dendrobium are as follows:
Brunfelsia americana flower color: White, Light Yellow, Tan and Ivory
Brunfelsia americana leaf color: Dark Green
Dendrobium flower color: White, Yellow, Gold and Light Pink
- Dendrobium leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Brunfelsia americana and Dendrobium
Care of Brunfelsia americana and Dendrobium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Brunfelsia americana 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 Brunfelsia americana 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.