Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Eastern Asia, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Types
Not Available
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Wild
Deciduous forests, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
11-12
Sunset Zone
Not Available
24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green, Tan
White, Purple, Pink, Burgundy, Dark Red, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Multi-Color
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
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long Elliptic
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Cold climate, Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Cuttings, From bulbs, Rhizome division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season
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
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
Cut leaves after fall, Prune in flowering season
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize in early to mid-summer, Fertilzer with low nitrogen content
Pests and Diseases
bees
Red spider mite, Watery soft rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
convulsions, Dermatitis, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Glowing Skin, Perfumes, Provides herbal hair care, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Analgesic, Antipyretic, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Eye Problems, Gallbladder Diseases, Liver Protection
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Whole plant
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
For making oil for cosmetics, Use in Chinese herbology, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
DENDROCHILUM latifolium
DENDROBIUM nobile
Common Name
Dendrochilum Orchid, Large-leaved Chain Orchid
Dendrobium, Noble Dendrobium, Sentinel Orchid
In Hindi
Dendrochilum Orchid
Noble Dendrobium
In German
Dendrochilum Orchid
Noble Dendrobium
In French
Dendrochilum Orchid
Dendrobium nobile
In Spanish
Dendrochilum Orchid
Dendrobium nobile
In Greek
Dendrochilum Orchid
Dendrobium nobile
In Portuguese
Dendrochilum Orchid
Nobile Dendrobium
In Polish
Dendrochilum Orchid
Dendrobium szlachetne
In Latin
Dendrochilum Orchid
Nobile Dendrobium
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Equisetopsida
Order
Asparagales
Asparagales
Family
Orchidaceae
Orchidaceae
Genus
Dendrochilum
Dendrobium
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Coelogyneae
Dendrobieae
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Epidendroideae
Season and Care of Dendrochilum Orchid and Nobile Dendrobium
Season and care of Dendrochilum Orchid and Nobile Dendrobium is important to know. While considering everything about Dendrochilum Orchid and Nobile Dendrobium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dendrochilum Orchid season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Nobile Dendrobium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dendrochilum Orchid is Not Available and for Nobile Dendrobium is Not Available while the PH of soil for Dendrochilum Orchid is Acidic, Neutral and for Nobile Dendrobium is Acidic, Neutral.
Dendrochilum Orchid and Nobile Dendrobium Physical Information
Dendrochilum Orchid and Nobile Dendrobium physical information is very important for comparison. Dendrochilum Orchid height is 45.70 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Nobile Dendrobium height is 25.40 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Dendrochilum Orchid and Nobile Dendrobium are as follows:
Dendrochilum Orchid flower color: Light Yellow, Yellow green and Tan
Dendrochilum Orchid leaf color: Light Green
Nobile Dendrobium flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Burgundy, Dark Red and Ivory
- Nobile Dendrobium leaf color: Green
Care of Dendrochilum Orchid and Nobile Dendrobium
Care of Dendrochilum Orchid and Nobile Dendrobium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dendrochilum Orchid pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Nobile Dendrobium pruning is done Cut leaves after fall and Prune in flowering season. In summer Dendrochilum Orchid needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Nobile Dendrobium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.