Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Japan
Eastern Asia, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Types
not available
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
All sorts of environments
Deciduous forests, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
11-12
Sunset Zone
A3, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Yellow green
White, Purple, Pink, Burgundy, Dark Red, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Multi-Color
Fruit Color
Red
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Crimson, Dark Red
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Red, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Dark Red, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Acuminate
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Cold climate, Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Cuttings, From bulbs, Rhizome division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut leaves after fall, Prune in flowering season
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize in early to mid-summer, Fertilzer with low nitrogen content
Pests and Diseases
Free of serious pests and diseases
Red spider mite, Watery soft rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Cold climate
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Unknown
convulsions, Dermatitis, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Cottage Garden, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use
Beautification, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Glowing Skin, Perfumes, Provides herbal hair care, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Analgesic, Antipyretic, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Eye Problems, Gallbladder Diseases, Liver Protection
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Whole plant
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
For making oil for cosmetics, Use in Chinese herbology, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
BERBERIS thunbergii f. atropurpurea 'Crimson Pygmy'
DENDROBIUM nobile
Common Name
Japanese Burberry
Dendrobium, Noble Dendrobium, Sentinel Orchid
In Hindi
crimson pygmy
Noble Dendrobium
In German
crimson pygmy
Noble Dendrobium
In French
crimson pygmy
Dendrobium nobile
In Spanish
crimson pygmy
Dendrobium nobile
In Greek
crimson pygmy
Dendrobium nobile
In Portuguese
crimson pygmy
Nobile Dendrobium
In Polish
crimson pygmy
Dendrobium szlachetne
In Latin
crimson pygmy
Nobile Dendrobium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Equisetopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Asparagales
Family
Berberidaceae
Orchidaceae
Genus
Berberis
Dendrobium
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Dendrobieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Epidendroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Crimson Pygmy and Nobile Dendrobium
Season and care of Crimson Pygmy and Nobile Dendrobium is important to know. While considering everything about Crimson Pygmy and Nobile Dendrobium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crimson Pygmy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Nobile Dendrobium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Crimson Pygmy is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Nobile Dendrobium is Not Available while the PH of soil for Crimson Pygmy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Nobile Dendrobium is Acidic, Neutral.
Crimson Pygmy and Nobile Dendrobium Physical Information
Crimson Pygmy and Nobile Dendrobium physical information is very important for comparison. Crimson Pygmy height is 45.70 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Nobile Dendrobium height is 25.40 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Crimson Pygmy and Nobile Dendrobium are as follows:
Crimson Pygmy flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
Crimson Pygmy leaf color: Crimson and Dark Red
Nobile Dendrobium flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Burgundy, Dark Red and Ivory
- Nobile Dendrobium leaf color: Green
Care of Crimson Pygmy and Nobile Dendrobium
Care of Crimson Pygmy and Nobile Dendrobium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Crimson Pygmy pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Nobile Dendrobium pruning is done Cut leaves after fall and Prune in flowering season. In summer Crimson Pygmy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Nobile Dendrobium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.