Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Epiphyte
  
Epiphyte
  
Origin
Southeastern Asia
  
Southern Asia, India, Nepal, China
  
Types
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Habitat
Wild
  
Cold Regions, Humid climates
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
  
10-11
  
AHS Heat Zone
10-5
  
10-4
  
Sunset Zone
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Habit
Clump-Forming
  
Clump-Forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green, Tan
  
White, Yellow
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Non Fruiting Plant
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Long Elliptic
  
Linear
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Slow
  
Slow
  
Type of Soil
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Fall
  
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Container, Ground
  
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
  
Divison
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
  
Average Water Needs, Needs good drainage
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
bees
  
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Cold climate, Drought, Wet Site
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Coarse
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
  
Not Available
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
No
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
  
Boils
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
  
Bulbs, Flowers
  
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
  
Not Available
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
  
Container, Cutflower, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
DENDROCHILUM latifolium
  
COELOGYNE cristata
  
Common Name
Dendrochilum Orchid, Large-leaved Chain Orchid
  
Coelogyne, Orchid
  
In Hindi
Dendrochilum Orchid
  
Coelogyne
  
In German
Dendrochilum Orchid
  
Coelogyne
  
In French
Dendrochilum Orchid
  
Coelogyne
  
In Spanish
Dendrochilum Orchid
  
coelogyne
  
In Greek
Dendrochilum Orchid
  
Coelogyne
  
In Portuguese
Dendrochilum Orchid
  
Coelogyne
  
In Polish
Dendrochilum Orchid
  
coelogyne
  
In Latin
Dendrochilum Orchid
  
Coelogyne
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Tracheophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Liliopsida
  
Liliopsida
  
Order
Asparagales
  
Asparagales
  
Family
Orchidaceae
  
Orchidaceae
  
Genus
Dendrochilum
  
Coelogyne
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Tribe
Coelogyneae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Dendrochilum Orchid and Coelogyne
Season and care of Dendrochilum Orchid and Coelogyne is important to know. While considering everything about Dendrochilum Orchid and Coelogyne Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dendrochilum Orchid season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Coelogyne season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dendrochilum Orchid is Not Available and for Coelogyne is Not Available while the PH of soil for Dendrochilum Orchid is Acidic, Neutral and for Coelogyne is Acidic, Neutral.
Dendrochilum Orchid and Coelogyne Physical Information
Dendrochilum Orchid and Coelogyne physical information is very important for comparison. Dendrochilum Orchid height is 45.70 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Coelogyne height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm. The color specification of Dendrochilum Orchid and Coelogyne are as follows:
Dendrochilum Orchid flower color: Light Yellow, Yellow green and Tan
Dendrochilum Orchid leaf color: Light Green
Coelogyne flower color: White and Yellow
- Coelogyne leaf color: Green
Care of Dendrochilum Orchid and Coelogyne
Care of Dendrochilum Orchid and Coelogyne include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dendrochilum Orchid pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Coelogyne pruning is done 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 Coelogyne needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.