Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Epiphyte
Herbs, Shrub
Origin
Eastern Asia, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Asia, China, Japan, South-Eastern Asia
Types
Not available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Deciduous forests, Woodlands
Semi desert, Shaded sites, Shady Edge
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
6-10
Sunset Zone
24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Burgundy, Dark Red, Ivory
Pale White
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Circular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Not Available
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Not Available
Tolerances
Cold climate, Not Available
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, From bulbs, Rhizome division
Cuttings, Stem Cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season
Needs Very high moisture, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Not Available
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut leaves after fall, Prune in flowering season
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize in early to mid-summer, Fertilzer with low nitrogen content
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Red spider mite, Watery soft rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate
Shade areas, Shallow soil, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Aphids, Rabbits, Snails
Allergy
convulsions, Dermatitis, Toxic
Abdominal distension
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Perfumes, Provides herbal hair care, Skin cleanser
Blood purifying, Making cosmetics, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Antipyretic, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Eye Problems, Gallbladder Diseases, Liver Protection
Appetizer, Cardiac, constipation, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Liver problems
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaf Stalks, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
For making oil for cosmetics, Use in Chinese herbology, Used as Ornamental plant
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Powdered and mixed with tea, Showy Purposes, Traditionally considered as lucky plant, Used as a laxative, Used as a thickener in soups
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Groundcover
Botanical Name
DENDROBIUM nobile
PLEIOBLASTUS distichus
Common Name
Dendrobium, Noble Dendrobium, Sentinel Orchid
Dwarf Bamboo
In Hindi
Noble Dendrobium
अजवाइन
In German
Noble Dendrobium
Ajowan
In French
Dendrobium nobile
Ajowan
In Spanish
Dendrobium nobile
Trachyspermum ammi
In Greek
Dendrobium nobile
σπόρους καραμπίνα
In Portuguese
Nobile Dendrobium
aipo
In Polish
Dendrobium szlachetne
seler
In Latin
Nobile Dendrobium
semina Carom
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Equisetopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Apiales
Family
Orchidaceae
Apiaceae
Genus
Dendrobium
Trachyspermum
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Apioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Nobile Dendrobium and Ajwain plant
Season and care of Nobile Dendrobium and Ajwain plant is important to know. While considering everything about Nobile Dendrobium and Ajwain plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nobile Dendrobium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ajwain plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Nobile Dendrobium is Not Available and for Ajwain plant is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Nobile Dendrobium is Acidic, Neutral and for Ajwain plant is Acidic, Neutral.
Nobile Dendrobium and Ajwain plant Physical Information
Nobile Dendrobium and Ajwain plant physical information is very important for comparison. Nobile Dendrobium height is 25.40 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Ajwain plant height is 5.00 cm and width 10.00 cm. The color specification of Nobile Dendrobium and Ajwain plant are as follows:
Nobile Dendrobium flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Burgundy, Dark Red and Ivory
Nobile Dendrobium leaf color: Green
Ajwain plant flower color: Pale White
- Ajwain plant leaf color: Green
Care of Nobile Dendrobium and Ajwain plant
Care of Nobile Dendrobium and Ajwain plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nobile Dendrobium pruning is done Cut leaves after fall and Prune in flowering season and Ajwain plant pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Nobile Dendrobium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ajwain plant needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.