Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America, Brazil
Eastern Asia, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Types
Diothonea, Auliza
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Forests, Subtropical climates, Terrestrial, Tropical regions, Wet lands
Deciduous forests, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
11-12
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Green, Ivory
White, Purple, Pink, Burgundy, Dark Red, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Multi-Color
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Linear
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
Early Spring, Fall, Winter, Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Cold climate, Humidity
Cold climate, Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Stem Planting
Cuttings, From bulbs, Rhizome division
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Ample 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 leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Cut leaves after fall, Prune in flowering season
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, light feeding and water solubles, Water soluble fertilizers
Fertilize in early to mid-summer, Fertilzer with low nitrogen content
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Rust, Spider mites, Viruses, Whiteflies
Red spider mite, Watery soft rot
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Humidity
Cold climate
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Insects, Mealybugs, Spider Mites
Not Available
Allergy
Asthma
convulsions, Dermatitis, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, 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
No Medicinal Use
Analgesic, Antipyretic, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Eye Problems, Gallbladder Diseases, Liver Protection
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Whole plant
Other Uses
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
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, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
EPIDENDRUM ciliare
DENDROBIUM nobile
Common Name
Epidendrum, Fringed Star Orchid
Dendrobium, Noble Dendrobium, Sentinel Orchid
In Hindi
Epidendrum
Noble Dendrobium
In German
Epidendrum
Noble Dendrobium
In French
Epidendrum
Dendrobium nobile
In Spanish
Epidendrum
Dendrobium nobile
In Greek
Epidendrum
Dendrobium nobile
In Portuguese
Epidendrum
Nobile Dendrobium
In Polish
Epidendrum
Dendrobium szlachetne
In Latin
Epidendrum
Nobile Dendrobium
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Not Available
Equisetopsida
Order
Asparagales
Asparagales
Family
Orchidaceae
Orchidaceae
Genus
Coilostylis
Dendrobium
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Epidendreae
Dendrobieae
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Epidendroideae
Season and Care of Epidendrum and Nobile Dendrobium
Season and care of Epidendrum and Nobile Dendrobium is important to know. While considering everything about Epidendrum and Nobile Dendrobium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Epidendrum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Nobile Dendrobium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Epidendrum is Not Available and for Nobile Dendrobium is Not Available while the PH of soil for Epidendrum is Acidic, Neutral and for Nobile Dendrobium is Acidic, Neutral.
Epidendrum and Nobile Dendrobium Physical Information
Epidendrum and Nobile Dendrobium physical information is very important for comparison. Epidendrum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Nobile Dendrobium height is 25.40 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Epidendrum and Nobile Dendrobium are as follows:
Epidendrum flower color: White, Light Green and Ivory
Epidendrum leaf color: Green, Light Green and Dark Green
Nobile Dendrobium flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Burgundy, Dark Red and Ivory
- Nobile Dendrobium leaf color: Green
Care of Epidendrum and Nobile Dendrobium
Care of Epidendrum and Nobile Dendrobium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Epidendrum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Nobile Dendrobium pruning is done Cut leaves after fall and Prune in flowering season. In summer Epidendrum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Nobile Dendrobium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.