Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Mexico, Central America
Types
Orchid
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Subtropical climates
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Gold, Light Pink
White, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green, Pink, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Red, Gray Green, Pink, Silver
Leaf Shape
Long Elliptic
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
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Soil Drainage
Well drained
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Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Cold climate, Heat Tolerance
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Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Medium, Never Over-water, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
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In Summer
Lots of watering
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
-
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
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Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Fever, Immunity, tuberculosis, Vomiting
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
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Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
DENDROBIUM farmeri
TILLANDSIA ionantha
Common Name
Dendrobium, Farmer's Dendrobium, Sentinel Orchid
Sky Plant, Violet-flowered Air Plant
In Hindi
Dendrobium
Hydrangea
In German
Dendrobium
Hortensie
In French
Dendrobium
Hortensia
In Spanish
dendrobium
Hortensia
In Greek
Dendrobium
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
dendrobium
Hortênsia
In Polish
Dendrobium
Hortensja
In Latin
dendrobium
Hibiscus
Family
Orchidaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
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Subfamily
Epidendroideae
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Season and Care of Dendrobium and Sky Plant
Season and care of Dendrobium and Sky Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Dendrobium and Sky Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dendrobium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sky Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dendrobium is and for Sky Plant is while the PH of soil for Dendrobium is Acidic, Neutral and for Sky Plant is .
Dendrobium and Sky Plant Physical Information
Dendrobium and Sky Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Dendrobium height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Sky Plant height is 10.15 cm and width 10.15 cm. The color specification of Dendrobium and Sky Plant are as follows:
Dendrobium flower color: White, Yellow, Gold and Light Pink
Dendrobium leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Sky Plant flower color: White and Violet
- Sky Plant leaf color: Gray Green, Pink and Silver
Care of Dendrobium and Sky Plant
Care of Dendrobium and Sky Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dendrobium pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Sky Plant 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 Sky Plant needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.