Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Epiphyte
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates
meadows, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
3-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Gold, Light Pink
White, Blue, Pink, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Elliptic
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Cold climate, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Medium, Never Over-water, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Not Available
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Flying insects
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy
Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Fever, Immunity, tuberculosis, Vomiting
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Flowers
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Alpine, Container, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
DENDROBIUM farmeri
CHIONODOXA
Common Name
Dendrobium, Farmer's Dendrobium, Sentinel Orchid
Chionodoxa, Glory-of-the-Snow
In Hindi
Dendrobium
Chionodoxa
In German
Dendrobium
Chionodoxa
In French
Dendrobium
Chionodoxa
In Spanish
dendrobium
Chionodoxa
In Greek
Dendrobium
Chionodoxa
In Portuguese
dendrobium
Chionodoxa
In Polish
Dendrobium
Chionodoxa
In Latin
dendrobium
Chionodoxa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Platyhelminthes
Order
Asparagales
Liliales
Family
Orchidaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Dendrobium
Chionodoxa
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Podochileae
Not Available
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Dendrobium and Chionodoxa
Season and care of Dendrobium and Chionodoxa is important to know. While considering everything about Dendrobium and Chionodoxa Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dendrobium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chionodoxa season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dendrobium is Not Available and for Chionodoxa is Loam while the PH of soil for Dendrobium is Acidic, Neutral and for Chionodoxa is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dendrobium and Chionodoxa Physical Information
Dendrobium and Chionodoxa physical information is very important for comparison. Dendrobium height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Chionodoxa height is 10.20 cm and width 5.10 cm. The color specification of Dendrobium and Chionodoxa are as follows:
Dendrobium flower color: White, Yellow, Gold and Light Pink
Dendrobium leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Chionodoxa flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Violet
- Chionodoxa leaf color: Green
Care of Dendrobium and Chionodoxa
Care of Dendrobium and Chionodoxa include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dendrobium pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Chionodoxa pruning is done 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 Chionodoxa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.