Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Caribbean, Central America
Types
Not available
Broomsedge Bluestem, Broomsedge
Habitat
Deciduous forests, Woodlands
ditches, Grassland, Moist Ditches, Moist Soils, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
10 - 5
Sunset Zone
24
H1, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Burgundy, Dark Red, Ivory
Cream, Green, White
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gray Green, Yellow green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Gold, Tan, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Not Available
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
Cold climate, Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, From bulbs, Rhizome division
Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season
Keep ground moist, Water Deeply
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
Not Available
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut leaves after fall, Prune in flowering season
Cut or pinch the stems, 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
Pests and Diseases
Red spider mite, Watery soft rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
convulsions, Dermatitis, Toxic
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Perfumes, Provides herbal hair care, Skin cleanser
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for birds
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Provides ground cover, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Antipyretic, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Eye Problems, Gallbladder Diseases, Liver Protection
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Seeds
Other Uses
For making oil for cosmetics, Use in Chinese herbology, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Container, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
DENDROBIUM nobile
ANDROPOGON glomeratus
Common Name
Dendrobium, Noble Dendrobium, Sentinel Orchid
Bushy Beardgrass, Bushy Bluestem, Bushy Broom Grass
In Hindi
Noble Dendrobium
Bushy Bluestem plant
In German
Noble Dendrobium
Bushy Bluestem Pflanze
In French
Dendrobium nobile
plante buissonnante Bluestem
In Spanish
Dendrobium nobile
planta arbustiva andropogon
In Greek
Dendrobium nobile
φυτό θαμνώδη BLUESTEM
In Portuguese
Nobile Dendrobium
planta arbustiva Bluestem
In Polish
Dendrobium szlachetne
Krzaczaste Bluestem roślin
In Latin
Nobile Dendrobium
Bushy bluestem herba
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Equisetopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Cyperales
Family
Orchidaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Dendrobium
Andropogon
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Dendrobieae
Andropogoneae
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Panicoideae
Season and Care of Nobile Dendrobium and Bushy Bluestem
Season and care of Nobile Dendrobium and Bushy Bluestem is important to know. While considering everything about Nobile Dendrobium and Bushy Bluestem Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nobile Dendrobium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bushy Bluestem season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Nobile Dendrobium is Not Available and for Bushy Bluestem is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Nobile Dendrobium is Acidic, Neutral and for Bushy Bluestem is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Nobile Dendrobium and Bushy Bluestem Physical Information
Nobile Dendrobium and Bushy Bluestem physical information is very important for comparison. Nobile Dendrobium height is 25.40 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Bushy Bluestem height is 120.00 cm and width 75.00 cm. The color specification of Nobile Dendrobium and Bushy Bluestem are as follows:
Nobile Dendrobium flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Burgundy, Dark Red and Ivory
Nobile Dendrobium leaf color: Green
Bushy Bluestem flower color: Cream, Green and White
- Bushy Bluestem leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Nobile Dendrobium and Bushy Bluestem
Care of Nobile Dendrobium and Bushy Bluestem include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nobile Dendrobium pruning is done Cut leaves after fall and Prune in flowering season and Bushy Bluestem pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Bushy Bluestem needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.