Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Epiphyte
Flowering Plants
Origin
Eastern Asia, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
North America, Central America, South America, Middle Africa, Asia, Central Asia
Types
Dendrobium nobile
Cristata, Plumosa, Spicata
Habitat
Deciduous forests, Woodlands
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
1-15
Sunset Zone
24
5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 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
Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Lavender, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Y-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
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Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Cold climate
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
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
Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Reduce watering during fall, Requires regular watering, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut leaves after fall, Prune in flowering season
Prune ocassionally
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
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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.
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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
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Other Uses
For making oil for cosmetics, Use in Chinese herbology, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
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Botanical Name
DENDROBIUM nobile
CELOSIA argentea
Common Name
Dendrobium, Noble Dendrobium, Sentinel Orchid
Celosia
In Hindi
Noble Dendrobium
Celosia
In German
Noble Dendrobium
Celosia
In French
Dendrobium nobile
Celosia
In Spanish
Dendrobium nobile
Celosia
In Greek
Dendrobium nobile
Celosia
In Portuguese
Nobile Dendrobium
Celosia
In Polish
Dendrobium szlachetne
celosia
In Latin
Nobile Dendrobium
Celosia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Equisetopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Caryophyllales
Family
Orchidaceae
Amaranthaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
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Season and Care of Nobile Dendrobium and Celosia
Season and care of Nobile Dendrobium and Celosia is important to know. While considering everything about Nobile Dendrobium and Celosia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nobile Dendrobium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Celosia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Nobile Dendrobium is and for Celosia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Nobile Dendrobium is Acidic, Neutral and for Celosia is Neutral.
Nobile Dendrobium and Celosia Physical Information
Nobile Dendrobium and Celosia physical information is very important for comparison. Nobile Dendrobium height is 25.40 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Celosia height is 20.30 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Nobile Dendrobium and Celosia are as follows:
Nobile Dendrobium flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Burgundy, Dark Red and Ivory
Nobile Dendrobium leaf color: Green
Celosia flower color: Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Lavender and Ivory
- Celosia leaf color: Green
Care of Nobile Dendrobium and Celosia
Care of Nobile Dendrobium and Celosia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nobile Dendrobium pruning is done Cut leaves after fall and Prune in flowering season and Celosia pruning is done Prune ocassionally. In summer Nobile Dendrobium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Celosia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.