Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Southern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Types
Not available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Deciduous forests, Woodlands
Cold Regions, Humid climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
10-11
Sunset Zone
24
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Burgundy, Dark Red, Ivory
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Not Available
Not Available
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, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Cold climate, Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, From bulbs, Rhizome division
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs, Needs good drainage
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
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red spider mite, Watery soft rot
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate
Cold climate, Drought, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
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.
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Perfumes, Provides herbal hair care, Skin cleanser
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Antipyretic, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Eye Problems, Gallbladder Diseases, Liver Protection
Boils
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bulbs, Flowers
Other Uses
For making oil for cosmetics, Use in Chinese herbology, Used as Ornamental plant
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
DENDROBIUM nobile
COELOGYNE cristata
Common Name
Dendrobium, Noble Dendrobium, Sentinel Orchid
Coelogyne, Orchid
In Hindi
Noble Dendrobium
Coelogyne
In German
Noble Dendrobium
Coelogyne
In French
Dendrobium nobile
Coelogyne
In Spanish
Dendrobium nobile
coelogyne
In Greek
Dendrobium nobile
Coelogyne
In Portuguese
Nobile Dendrobium
Coelogyne
In Polish
Dendrobium szlachetne
coelogyne
In Latin
Nobile Dendrobium
Coelogyne
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Equisetopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Asparagales
Family
Orchidaceae
Orchidaceae
Genus
Dendrobium
Coelogyne
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Dendrobieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Nobile Dendrobium and Coelogyne
Season and care of Nobile Dendrobium and Coelogyne is important to know. While considering everything about Nobile Dendrobium and Coelogyne Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nobile Dendrobium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Coelogyne season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Nobile Dendrobium is Not Available and for Coelogyne is Not Available while the PH of soil for Nobile Dendrobium is Acidic, Neutral and for Coelogyne is Acidic, Neutral.
Nobile Dendrobium and Coelogyne Physical Information
Nobile Dendrobium and Coelogyne physical information is very important for comparison. Nobile Dendrobium height is 25.40 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Coelogyne height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm. The color specification of Nobile Dendrobium and Coelogyne are as follows:
Nobile Dendrobium flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Burgundy, Dark Red and Ivory
Nobile Dendrobium leaf color: Green
Coelogyne flower color: White and Yellow
- Coelogyne leaf color: Green
Care of Nobile Dendrobium and Coelogyne
Care of Nobile Dendrobium and Coelogyne include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nobile Dendrobium pruning is done Cut leaves after fall and Prune in flowering season and Coelogyne 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 Coelogyne needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.