Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Epiphyte
Fruit, Palm or Cycad, Tree
Origin
Eastern Asia, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
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Types
Dendrobium nobile
Cocos nucifera
Habitat
Deciduous forests, Woodlands
Humid climates, sandy seeps, shores, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
5-12
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Burgundy, Dark Red, Ivory
Yellow Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Golden Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
All year
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun
Type of Soil
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Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
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Tolerances
Cold climate
Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
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
Reduce watering during fall, Water daily during growing season, Water frequently while growing
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Cut leaves after fall, Prune in flowering season
Cut limbs, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
Fertilize in early to mid-summer, Fertilzer with low nitrogen content
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red spider mite, Watery soft rot
Bud rot, Cadang-cadang, Coconut bug, Coconut foliar decay, Coconut scale, Ganoderma butt rot, Gray leaf blight, Lethal bole rot, Lethal yellowing, Mealybugs, nutfall, Red ring nematode, Stem bleeding disease
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate
Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
convulsions, Dermatitis, Toxic
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, cramps, Mouth itching, Nasal Congestion, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin irritation, Throat itching
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
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Perfumes, Provides herbal hair care, Skin cleanser
Good for skin, Good for the Scalp, Hair Conditioner, Heals Damaged Hair, Makes Hair Silkier, Making cosmetics, Removes dandruff, Restores Hair Colour
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for birds
Air purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Antipyretic, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Eye Problems, Gallbladder Diseases, Liver Protection
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antifungal, Antioxidants, Antiviral, Digestion problems, Heart problems, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
For making oil for cosmetics, Use in Chinese herbology, Used as Ornamental plant
Air freshner, Animal Feed, Application in Furniture, Application in Handicrafts, For making oil for cosmetics, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Traditional medicine, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as a vegetable oil
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit Tree, Landscape, Tropical
Botanical Name
DENDROBIUM nobile
Cocos nucifera
Common Name
Dendrobium, Noble Dendrobium, Sentinel Orchid
Coconut Palm, coconut tree
In Hindi
Noble Dendrobium
नारियल का पेड़
In German
Noble Dendrobium
Kokospalme
In French
Dendrobium nobile
Cocotier
In Spanish
Dendrobium nobile
El cocotero
In Greek
Dendrobium nobile
καρύδας δέντρο
In Portuguese
Nobile Dendrobium
Coqueiro
In Polish
Dendrobium szlachetne
Drzewo kokosowe
In Latin
Nobile Dendrobium
dolor ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Equisetopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Arecales
Family
Orchidaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Dendrobieae
Cocoeae
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Arecoideae
Season and Care of Nobile Dendrobium and Coconut Tree
Season and care of Nobile Dendrobium and Coconut Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Nobile Dendrobium and Coconut Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nobile Dendrobium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Coconut Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Nobile Dendrobium is and for Coconut Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Nobile Dendrobium is Acidic, Neutral and for Coconut Tree is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Nobile Dendrobium and Coconut Tree Physical Information
Nobile Dendrobium and Coconut Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Nobile Dendrobium height is 25.40 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Coconut Tree height is 2,900.00 cm and width 700.00 cm. The color specification of Nobile Dendrobium and Coconut Tree are as follows:
Nobile Dendrobium flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Burgundy, Dark Red and Ivory
Nobile Dendrobium leaf color: Green
Coconut Tree flower color: Yellow Brown
- Coconut Tree leaf color: Green
Care of Nobile Dendrobium and Coconut Tree
Care of Nobile Dendrobium and Coconut Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nobile Dendrobium pruning is done Cut leaves after fall and Prune in flowering season and Coconut Tree pruning is done Cut limbs and Remove dead branches. In summer Nobile Dendrobium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Coconut Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.