Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Epiphyte
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Eastern Asia, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
South Africa
Types
Not available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Deciduous forests, Woodlands
Temperate Regions, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
9-11
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Burgundy, Dark Red, Ivory
Yellow, Red, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Cold climate, Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
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
Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Not Available
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Cut leaves after fall, Prune in flowering season
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize in early to mid-summer, Fertilzer with low nitrogen content
fertilize in growing season
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
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Insects
Allergy
convulsions, Dermatitis, Toxic
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
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 insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Antipyretic, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Eye Problems, Gallbladder Diseases, Liver Protection
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers
Other Uses
For making oil for cosmetics, Use in Chinese herbology, Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, 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
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
DENDROBIUM nobile
CLIVIA miniata
Common Name
Dendrobium, Noble Dendrobium, Sentinel Orchid
Clivia
In Hindi
Noble Dendrobium
Clivia
In German
Noble Dendrobium
Clivia
In French
Dendrobium nobile
Clivia
In Spanish
Dendrobium nobile
Clivia
In Greek
Dendrobium nobile
κλίβια
In Portuguese
Nobile Dendrobium
Clivia
In Polish
Dendrobium szlachetne
Clivia
In Latin
Nobile Dendrobium
Clivia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Equisetopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Asparagales
Family
Orchidaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Dendrobieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Amaryllidoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Nobile Dendrobium and Clivia
Season and care of Nobile Dendrobium and Clivia is important to know. While considering everything about Nobile Dendrobium and Clivia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nobile Dendrobium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Clivia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Nobile Dendrobium is Not Available and for Clivia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Nobile Dendrobium is Acidic, Neutral and for Clivia is Acidic, Neutral.
Nobile Dendrobium and Clivia Physical Information
Nobile Dendrobium and Clivia physical information is very important for comparison. Nobile Dendrobium height is 25.40 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Clivia height is 30.50 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Nobile Dendrobium and Clivia are as follows:
Nobile Dendrobium flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Burgundy, Dark Red and Ivory
Nobile Dendrobium leaf color: Green
Clivia flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange
- Clivia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Nobile Dendrobium and Clivia
Care of Nobile Dendrobium and Clivia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nobile Dendrobium pruning is done Cut leaves after fall and Prune in flowering season and Clivia pruning is done 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 Clivia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.