Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, India, Nepal
Southeastern Asia
Types
Pleione chunii , Pleione limprichtii
Not Available
Habitat
Hilly upland habitat, Wooded hillsides
Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
13-15
10-13
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Yellow green, Brown
Light Yellow, Yellow green, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Yellow green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic to oblong
Long Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Not Available
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Spring, Late Spring, Fall
Tolerances
Light Frost
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Bulbs
Divison, Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively, Needs very little water
Requires regular watering
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
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Free of serious pests and diseases
bees
Plant Tolerance
Light Frost
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Bumblebees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Not Available
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Unknown
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers
Other Uses
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects., Beneficial species for attracting pollinators
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
SIGMATOSTALIX amazonica
DENDROCHILUM latifolium
Common Name
Amazon Sigmatostalix Orchid, Miniature Orchid
Dendrochilum Orchid, Large-leaved Chain Orchid
In Hindi
miniature orchid
Dendrochilum Orchid
In German
miniature orchid
Dendrochilum Orchid
In French
Pleione
Dendrochilum Orchid
In Spanish
Pleione
Dendrochilum Orchid
In Greek
Pleione
Dendrochilum Orchid
In Portuguese
miniature orchid
Dendrochilum Orchid
In Polish
miniature orchid
Dendrochilum Orchid
In Latin
miniature orchid
Dendrochilum Orchid
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Asparagales
Family
Orchidaceae
Orchidaceae
Genus
Pleione
Dendrochilum
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Coelogyneae
Coelogyneae
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Epidendroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Miniature Orchid and Dendrochilum Orchid
Wondering what are the properties of Miniature Orchid and Dendrochilum Orchid? We provide you with everything About Miniature Orchid and Dendrochilum Orchid. Miniature Orchid doesn't have thorns and Dendrochilum Orchid doesn't have thorns. Also Miniature Orchid does not have fragrant flowers. Miniature Orchid has allergic reactions like Unknown and Dendrochilum Orchid has allergic reactions like Unknown. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Miniature Orchid and Dendrochilum Orchid and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Miniature Orchid and Dendrochilum Orchid
Season and care of Miniature Orchid and Dendrochilum Orchid is important to know. While considering everything about Miniature Orchid and Dendrochilum Orchid Care, growing season is an essential factor. Miniature Orchid season is Spring and Winter and Dendrochilum Orchid season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Miniature Orchid is Not Available and for Dendrochilum Orchid is Not Available while the PH of soil for Miniature Orchid is Not Available and for Dendrochilum Orchid is Acidic, Neutral.
Miniature Orchid and Dendrochilum Orchid Physical Information
Miniature Orchid and Dendrochilum Orchid physical information is very important for comparison. Miniature Orchid height is 12.70 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Dendrochilum Orchid height is 45.70 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Miniature Orchid and Dendrochilum Orchid are as follows:
Miniature Orchid flower color: White, Yellow, Yellow green and Brown
Miniature Orchid leaf color: Light Green
Dendrochilum Orchid flower color: Light Yellow, Yellow green and Tan
- Dendrochilum Orchid leaf color: Light Green
Care of Miniature Orchid and Dendrochilum Orchid
Care of Miniature Orchid and Dendrochilum Orchid include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Miniature Orchid pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dendrochilum Orchid pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Miniature Orchid needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dendrochilum Orchid needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.