Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Southern Europe
Types
Orchid
Arundo, Carrizo
Habitat
Subtropical climates
Saline Soils, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
6-10
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Gold, Light Pink
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Long Elliptic
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
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Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Cold climate, Heat Tolerance
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
From Rhizomes, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Medium, Never Over-water, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
Requires a lot of watering
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
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Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after harvesting, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
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Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy
allergic conjunctivitis, flushing of face, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Agroforestry, Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Fever, Immunity, tuberculosis, Vomiting
Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emmoiliant
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Bark, Sap
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used in making musical instruments, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
DENDROBIUM farmeri
ARUNDO donax
Common Name
Dendrobium, Farmer's Dendrobium, Sentinel Orchid
Giant Reed
In German
Dendrobium
Pfahlrohr
In French
Dendrobium
Arundo donax
In Spanish
dendrobium
Arundo donax
In Greek
Dendrobium
Arundo donax
In Portuguese
dendrobium
Cana-do-reino
In Polish
Dendrobium
Lasecznica trzcinowata
In Latin
dendrobium
Arundo donax
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Cyperales
Family
Orchidaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Commelinids
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
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Season and Care of Dendrobium and Giant Reed
Season and care of Dendrobium and Giant Reed is important to know. While considering everything about Dendrobium and Giant Reed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dendrobium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Giant Reed season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dendrobium is and for Giant Reed is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dendrobium is Acidic, Neutral and for Giant Reed is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dendrobium and Giant Reed Physical Information
Dendrobium and Giant Reed physical information is very important for comparison. Dendrobium height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Giant Reed height is 18.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Dendrobium and Giant Reed are as follows:
Dendrobium flower color: White, Yellow, Gold and Light Pink
Dendrobium leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Giant Reed flower color:
- Giant Reed leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Dendrobium and Giant Reed
Care of Dendrobium and Giant Reed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dendrobium pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Giant Reed pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after harvesting, 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 Giant Reed needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.