Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Epiphyte
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates
gardens, Grassland, Prairies
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
7-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-7
Sunset Zone
Not Available
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Mat-forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Gold, Light Pink
Blue, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Elliptic
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Cold climate, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Medium, Never Over-water, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Water Deeply, Water less during winter
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Not Available
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, 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
Whole plant
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
DENDROBIUM farmeri
Erysimum cheiri
Common Name
Dendrobium, Farmer's Dendrobium, Sentinel Orchid
Wallflower
In Hindi
Dendrobium
पीला Wallflower
In German
Dendrobium
Yellow Wallflower
In French
Dendrobium
Yellow Wallflower
In Spanish
dendrobium
alhelí amarillo
In Greek
Dendrobium
κίτρινο Wallflower
In Portuguese
dendrobium
Wallflower amarelo
In Polish
Dendrobium
Żółty Wallflower
In Latin
dendrobium
Crocus Wallflower
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Brassicales
Family
Orchidaceae
Brassicaceae
Genus
Dendrobium
Erysimum
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Podochileae
Not Available
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Dendrobium and Yellow Wallflower
Season and care of Dendrobium and Yellow Wallflower is important to know. While considering everything about Dendrobium and Yellow Wallflower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dendrobium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Yellow Wallflower season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dendrobium is Not Available and for Yellow Wallflower is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dendrobium is Acidic, Neutral and for Yellow Wallflower is Neutral, Alkaline.
Dendrobium and Yellow Wallflower Physical Information
Dendrobium and Yellow Wallflower physical information is very important for comparison. Dendrobium height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Yellow Wallflower height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Dendrobium and Yellow Wallflower are as follows:
Dendrobium flower color: White, Yellow, Gold and Light Pink
Dendrobium leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Yellow Wallflower flower color: Blue and Lavender
- Yellow Wallflower leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Dendrobium and Yellow Wallflower
Care of Dendrobium and Yellow Wallflower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dendrobium pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Yellow Wallflower pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth and Remove deadheads. In summer Dendrobium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Yellow Wallflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.