Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Europe, Morocco, Western Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Wild
Boggy areas, Dry and Young forest Heaths, Mountain Slopes, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
5-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
A1, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green, Tan
White, Red, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long Elliptic
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Fall
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Type
Not Available
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in early summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Ammonium Nitrate
Pests and Diseases
bees
Armillaria mellea, Chlorosis, Crown rot, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Rust, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Shade areas, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Bees, Butterflies, Moths
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Arthritis, Bladder Infection, Colic, Diarrhea, Gout, Inflammation, Kidney Stones, Rheumatism, Stomach pain, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Can be made into a herbal tea, Food for animals, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
DENDROCHILUM latifolium
CALLUNA vulgaris
Common Name
Dendrochilum Orchid, Large-leaved Chain Orchid
Heather, Common heather, Ling
In Hindi
Dendrochilum Orchid
हीथ
In German
Dendrochilum Orchid
Heidekraut
In French
Dendrochilum Orchid
bruyère
In Spanish
Dendrochilum Orchid
brezo
In Greek
Dendrochilum Orchid
ερείκη
In Portuguese
Dendrochilum Orchid
urze
In Polish
Dendrochilum Orchid
wrzos
In Latin
Dendrochilum Orchid
Heather
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Ericales
Family
Orchidaceae
Ericaceae
Genus
Dendrochilum
Calluna
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Coelogyneae
Ericeae
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Ericoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Dendrochilum Orchid and Heather
Season and care of Dendrochilum Orchid and Heather is important to know. While considering everything about Dendrochilum Orchid and Heather Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dendrochilum Orchid season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Heather season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dendrochilum Orchid is Not Available and for Heather is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dendrochilum Orchid is Acidic, Neutral and for Heather is Acidic.
Dendrochilum Orchid and Heather Physical Information
Dendrochilum Orchid and Heather physical information is very important for comparison. Dendrochilum Orchid height is 45.70 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Heather height is 10.20 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Dendrochilum Orchid and Heather are as follows:
Dendrochilum Orchid flower color: Light Yellow, Yellow green and Tan
Dendrochilum Orchid leaf color: Light Green
Heather flower color: White, Red and Pink
- Heather leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Dendrochilum Orchid and Heather
Care of Dendrochilum Orchid and Heather include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dendrochilum Orchid pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Heather pruning is done Prune in early summer, 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 Heather needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.