Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Epiphyte
Herbs, Shrub
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Asia, China, Japan, South-Eastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates
Semi desert, Shaded sites, Shady Edge
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
6-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
10-5
Sunset Zone
Not Available
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Gold, Light Pink
Pale White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Long Elliptic
Circular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Not Available
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Not Available
Tolerances
Cold climate, Heat Tolerance
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Stem Cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Medium, Never Over-water, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
Needs Very high moisture, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Not Available
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Shallow soil, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Aphids, Rabbits, Snails
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy
Abdominal distension
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
Blood purifying, Making cosmetics, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Fever, Immunity, tuberculosis, Vomiting
Appetizer, Cardiac, constipation, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Liver problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Leaf Stalks, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Powdered and mixed with tea, Showy Purposes, Traditionally considered as lucky plant, Used as a laxative, Used as a thickener in soups
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Groundcover
Botanical Name
DENDROBIUM farmeri
PLEIOBLASTUS distichus
Common Name
Dendrobium, Farmer's Dendrobium, Sentinel Orchid
Dwarf Bamboo
In Hindi
Dendrobium
अजवाइन
In German
Dendrobium
Ajowan
In French
Dendrobium
Ajowan
In Spanish
dendrobium
Trachyspermum ammi
In Greek
Dendrobium
σπόρους καραμπίνα
In Portuguese
dendrobium
aipo
In Polish
Dendrobium
seler
In Latin
dendrobium
semina Carom
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Apiales
Family
Orchidaceae
Apiaceae
Genus
Dendrobium
Trachyspermum
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Apioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Dendrobium and Ajwain plant
Season and care of Dendrobium and Ajwain plant is important to know. While considering everything about Dendrobium and Ajwain plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dendrobium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ajwain plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dendrobium is Not Available and for Ajwain plant is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dendrobium is Acidic, Neutral and for Ajwain plant is Acidic, Neutral.
Dendrobium and Ajwain plant Physical Information
Dendrobium and Ajwain plant physical information is very important for comparison. Dendrobium height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Ajwain plant height is 5.00 cm and width 10.00 cm. The color specification of Dendrobium and Ajwain plant are as follows:
Dendrobium flower color: White, Yellow, Gold and Light Pink
Dendrobium leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Ajwain plant flower color: Pale White
- Ajwain plant leaf color: Green
Care of Dendrobium and Ajwain plant
Care of Dendrobium and Ajwain plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dendrobium pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Ajwain plant pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Dendrobium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ajwain plant needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.