Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Africa, Southern Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Wild
Floodplains, meadows, Riverbanks
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
4-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green, Tan
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Orange, Light Yellow, Gold, Brown, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Orange, Light Yellow, Gold, Brown, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Long Elliptic
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Requires regular 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
Soil Type
Not Available
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
bees
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Whole plant
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Container, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
DENDROCHILUM latifolium
MISCANTHUS sacchariflorus
Common Name
Dendrochilum Orchid, Large-leaved Chain Orchid
Amur Silvergrass
In Hindi
Dendrochilum Orchid
Amur Silvergrass
In German
Dendrochilum Orchid
Amur Schilf
In French
Dendrochilum Orchid
Amur silvergrass
In Spanish
Dendrochilum Orchid
Amur silvergrass
In Greek
Dendrochilum Orchid
Amur Silvergrass
In Portuguese
Dendrochilum Orchid
Amur Silvergrass
In Polish
Dendrochilum Orchid
Amur Silvergrass
In Latin
Dendrochilum Orchid
Amur Silvergrass
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Cyperales
Family
Orchidaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Dendrochilum
Miscanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Coelogyneae
Not Available
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Panicoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Dendrochilum Orchid and Amur Silvergrass
Wondering what are the properties of Dendrochilum Orchid and Amur Silvergrass? We provide you with everything About Dendrochilum Orchid and Amur Silvergrass. Dendrochilum Orchid doesn't have thorns and Amur Silvergrass doesn't have thorns. Also Dendrochilum Orchid does not have fragrant flowers. Dendrochilum Orchid has allergic reactions like Not Available and Amur Silvergrass has allergic reactions like Not Available. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Dendrochilum Orchid and Amur Silvergrass and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Dendrochilum Orchid and Amur Silvergrass
Season and care of Dendrochilum Orchid and Amur Silvergrass is important to know. While considering everything about Dendrochilum Orchid and Amur Silvergrass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dendrochilum Orchid season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Amur Silvergrass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dendrochilum Orchid is Not Available and for Amur Silvergrass is Loam while the PH of soil for Dendrochilum Orchid is Acidic, Neutral and for Amur Silvergrass is Acidic, Neutral.
Dendrochilum Orchid and Amur Silvergrass Physical Information
Dendrochilum Orchid and Amur Silvergrass physical information is very important for comparison. Dendrochilum Orchid height is 45.70 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Amur Silvergrass height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Dendrochilum Orchid and Amur Silvergrass are as follows:
Dendrochilum Orchid flower color: Light Yellow, Yellow green and Tan
Dendrochilum Orchid leaf color: Light Green
Amur Silvergrass flower color: Not Available
- Amur Silvergrass leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Dendrochilum Orchid and Amur Silvergrass
Care of Dendrochilum Orchid and Amur Silvergrass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dendrochilum Orchid pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Amur Silvergrass pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Dendrochilum Orchid needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Amur Silvergrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.