Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Africa, South-Eastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Wild
Subtropical forests, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
5-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green, Tan
Pale Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Brown, Light Yellow, Tan
Leaf Shape
Long Elliptic
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Not Available
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Fall
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Needs less 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
Not Available
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
bees
Aphids, Downy mildew, Purple Blotch, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Bees, Flies, pollinators
Allergy
Not Available
conjunctivitis, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Making cosmetics, Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Soil protection
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Dysentry, Jaundice, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Inner Bark, Leaf Stalks
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Can be made into a herbal tea, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as a fodder tree in agricultural areas
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
DENDROCHILUM latifolium
Terminalia arjuna
Common Name
Dendrochilum Orchid, Large-leaved Chain Orchid
Arjuna
In Hindi
Dendrochilum Orchid
अर्जुन वृक्ष
In German
Dendrochilum Orchid
Terminalia arjuna
In French
Dendrochilum Orchid
Terminalia arjuna
In Spanish
Dendrochilum Orchid
Migdałecznik arjuna
In Greek
Dendrochilum Orchid
arjuna
In Portuguese
Dendrochilum Orchid
Migdałecznik arjuna
In Polish
Dendrochilum Orchid
Migdałecznik arjuna
In Latin
Dendrochilum Orchid
arjuna
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Not Available
Order
Asparagales
Myrtales
Family
Orchidaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Dendrochilum
Terminilia
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Coelogyneae
Not Available
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Dendrochilum Orchid and Arjuna Tree
Season and care of Dendrochilum Orchid and Arjuna Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Dendrochilum Orchid and Arjuna Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dendrochilum Orchid season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Arjuna Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dendrochilum Orchid is Not Available and for Arjuna Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dendrochilum Orchid is Acidic, Neutral and for Arjuna Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dendrochilum Orchid and Arjuna Tree Physical Information
Dendrochilum Orchid and Arjuna Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Dendrochilum Orchid height is 45.70 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Arjuna Tree height is 300.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Dendrochilum Orchid and Arjuna Tree are as follows:
Dendrochilum Orchid flower color: Light Yellow, Yellow green and Tan
Dendrochilum Orchid leaf color: Light Green
Arjuna Tree flower color: Pale Yellow and Yellow green
- Arjuna Tree leaf color: Green
Care of Dendrochilum Orchid and Arjuna Tree
Care of Dendrochilum Orchid and Arjuna Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dendrochilum Orchid pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Arjuna Tree pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Dendrochilum Orchid needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Arjuna Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
