Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
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Types
Dendrobium nobile
Dwarf Bearded Iris, Border Bearded Iris, Tall Bearded Iris
Habitat
Deciduous forests, Woodlands
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USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
3-9
Sunset Zone
24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Burgundy, Dark Red, Ivory
Sky Blue
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Fruit Color
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Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Yellow green, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
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Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
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Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Late Spring
Tolerances
Cold climate
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, From bulbs, Rhizome division
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
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Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut leaves after fall, Prune in flowering season
Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Fertilize in early to mid-summer, Fertilzer with low nitrogen content
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red spider mite, Watery soft rot
Bacterial leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
convulsions, Dermatitis, Toxic
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Perfumes, Provides herbal hair care, Skin cleanser
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Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Antipyretic, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Eye Problems, Gallbladder Diseases, Liver Protection
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Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
For making oil for cosmetics, Use in Chinese herbology, Used as Ornamental plant
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
Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
DENDROBIUM nobile
IRIS 'Abiqua Falls'
Common Name
Dendrobium, Noble Dendrobium, Sentinel Orchid
Bearded Iris
In Hindi
Noble Dendrobium
Bearded Iris
In German
Noble Dendrobium
Schwertlilie
In French
Dendrobium nobile
Iris barbu
In Spanish
Dendrobium nobile
Iris barbudo
In Greek
Dendrobium nobile
γενειοφόρος Iris
In Portuguese
Nobile Dendrobium
bearded Iris
In Polish
Dendrobium szlachetne
brodaty Iris
In Latin
Nobile Dendrobium
Volunt barbati Iris
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Embryophyta
Order
Asparagales
Asparagales
Family
Orchidaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Dendrobieae
Irideae
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Iridoideae
Season and Care of Nobile Dendrobium and Bearded Iris
Season and care of Nobile Dendrobium and Bearded Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Nobile Dendrobium and Bearded Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nobile Dendrobium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bearded Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Nobile Dendrobium is and for Bearded Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Nobile Dendrobium is Acidic, Neutral and for Bearded Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Nobile Dendrobium and Bearded Iris Physical Information
Nobile Dendrobium and Bearded Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Nobile Dendrobium height is 25.40 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Bearded Iris height is 91.40 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Nobile Dendrobium and Bearded Iris are as follows:
Nobile Dendrobium flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Burgundy, Dark Red and Ivory
Nobile Dendrobium leaf color: Green
Bearded Iris flower color: Sky Blue
- Bearded Iris leaf color: Green
Care of Nobile Dendrobium and Bearded Iris
Care of Nobile Dendrobium and Bearded Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nobile Dendrobium pruning is done Cut leaves after fall and Prune in flowering season and Bearded Iris pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Nobile Dendrobium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bearded Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.