Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States
Types
Orchid
Aesculus glabra
Habitat
Subtropical climates
Forest edges, Forest margins, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
3-7
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
3, 4, 5, 6, 7
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Gold, Light Pink
Light Yellow, Yellow green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Tan, Sienna
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Orange, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Long Elliptic
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
-
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Late Spring
Tolerances
Cold climate, Heat Tolerance
-
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Fever, Immunity, tuberculosis, Vomiting
Asthma, Cough, Intestinal irritations, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Fruits
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Culinary use
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
DENDROBIUM farmeri
AESCULUS glabra
Common Name
Dendrobium, Farmer's Dendrobium, Sentinel Orchid
Ohio Buckeye
In Hindi
Dendrobium
ओहियो बकेये
In German
Dendrobium
Ohio buckeye
In French
Dendrobium
marronnier de l'Ohio
In Spanish
dendrobium
Ohio castaño de indias
In Greek
Dendrobium
Οχάιο Buckeye
In Portuguese
dendrobium
Ohio Buckeye
In Polish
Dendrobium
Ohio kasztan
In Latin
dendrobium
Ohio buckeye
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Sapindales
Family
Orchidaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Genus
Dendrobium
Aesculus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Dendrobium and Ohio Buckeye
Season and care of Dendrobium and Ohio Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Dendrobium and Ohio Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dendrobium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ohio Buckeye season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dendrobium is and for Ohio Buckeye is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Dendrobium is Acidic, Neutral and for Ohio Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral.
Dendrobium and Ohio Buckeye Physical Information
Dendrobium and Ohio Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Dendrobium height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Ohio Buckeye height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Dendrobium and Ohio Buckeye are as follows:
Dendrobium flower color: White, Yellow, Gold and Light Pink
Dendrobium leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Ohio Buckeye flower color: Light Yellow, Yellow green and Ivory
- Ohio Buckeye leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Dendrobium and Ohio Buckeye
Care of Dendrobium and Ohio Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dendrobium pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Ohio Buckeye 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 Ohio Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.