Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Epiphyte
Origin
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Eastern Asia, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Types
Cryptanthus 'Absolute Zero'
Cryptanthus 'Agate'
Cryptanthus 'Alberta'
Cryptanthus 'Alpine Frost'
Not available
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Rainforest, Shaded sites, Wild
Deciduous forests, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
11-12
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
24
Habit
Not Available
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Purple, Pink, Burgundy, Dark Red, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Multi-Color
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Linear
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Not Available
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Not Available
Slow
Type of Soil
Not Available
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
Yes
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Leaf Cutting, Seedlings
Cuttings, From bulbs, Rhizome division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water excessively, Keep the Soil well drained
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
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Not Available
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Not Available
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Pinching, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut leaves after fall, Prune in flowering season
Fertilizers
Does not require fertilizer once established
Fertilize in early to mid-summer, Fertilzer with low nitrogen content
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Red spider mite, Watery soft rot
Plant Tolerance
Variety of soil types
Cold climate
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Fruit
Not Available
No
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Showy Foliage
Not Available
No
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Ladybug beetles, Mealybugs, Scale Insects
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
convulsions, Dermatitis, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls, Ground Cover
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
Not Available
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, useful as a ground cover
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
Not Available
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
CRYPTANTHUS
DENDROBIUM nobile
Common Name
Cryptanthus, Earth Star
Dendrobium, Noble Dendrobium, Sentinel Orchid
In Hindi
Earth Star
Noble Dendrobium
In German
Erdstern
Noble Dendrobium
In French
Terre étoile
Dendrobium nobile
In Spanish
estrella de la tierra
Dendrobium nobile
In Greek
γη αστεριών
Dendrobium nobile
In Portuguese
Estrela da terra
Nobile Dendrobium
In Polish
Gwiazda ziemi
Dendrobium szlachetne
In Latin
terra, stella
Nobile Dendrobium
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Equisetopsida
Order
Bromeliales
Asparagales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Orchidaceae
Genus
Cryptanthus
Dendrobium
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Dendrobieae
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
Epidendroideae
Season and Care of Earth Star and Nobile Dendrobium
Season and care of Earth Star and Nobile Dendrobium is important to know. While considering everything about Earth Star and Nobile Dendrobium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Earth Star season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Nobile Dendrobium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Earth Star is Not Available and for Nobile Dendrobium is Not Available while the PH of soil for Earth Star is Not Available and for Nobile Dendrobium is Acidic, Neutral.
Earth Star and Nobile Dendrobium Physical Information
Earth Star and Nobile Dendrobium physical information is very important for comparison. Earth Star height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Nobile Dendrobium height is 25.40 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Earth Star and Nobile Dendrobium are as follows:
Earth Star flower color: Not Available
Earth Star leaf color: Not Available
Nobile Dendrobium flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Burgundy, Dark Red and Ivory
- Nobile Dendrobium leaf color: Green
Care of Earth Star and Nobile Dendrobium
Care of Earth Star and Nobile Dendrobium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Earth Star pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Pinching, 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 Earth Star 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.