Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Japan
Types
Not available
not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Deciduous forests, Woodlands
All sorts of environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
4-8
Sunset Zone
24
A3, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Burgundy, Dark Red, Ivory
Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Crimson, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Red, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Red, Dark Red, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Acuminate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, 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
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Cold climate, Not Available
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, From bulbs, Rhizome division
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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
Free of serious pests and diseases
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate
Drought, Pollution
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
convulsions, Dermatitis, Toxic
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Cottage Garden, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use
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
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Not Available
Other Uses
For making oil for cosmetics, Use in Chinese herbology, Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Container, Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
DENDROBIUM nobile
BERBERIS thunbergii f. atropurpurea 'Crimson Pygmy'
Common Name
Dendrobium, Noble Dendrobium, Sentinel Orchid
Japanese Burberry
In Hindi
Noble Dendrobium
crimson pygmy
In German
Noble Dendrobium
crimson pygmy
In French
Dendrobium nobile
crimson pygmy
In Spanish
Dendrobium nobile
crimson pygmy
In Greek
Dendrobium nobile
crimson pygmy
In Portuguese
Nobile Dendrobium
crimson pygmy
In Polish
Dendrobium szlachetne
crimson pygmy
In Latin
Nobile Dendrobium
crimson pygmy
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Equisetopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Ranunculales
Family
Orchidaceae
Berberidaceae
Genus
Dendrobium
Berberis
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Dendrobieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Nobile Dendrobium and Crimson Pygmy
Season and care of Nobile Dendrobium and Crimson Pygmy is important to know. While considering everything about Nobile Dendrobium and Crimson Pygmy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nobile Dendrobium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Crimson Pygmy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Nobile Dendrobium is Not Available and for Crimson Pygmy is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Nobile Dendrobium is Acidic, Neutral and for Crimson Pygmy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Nobile Dendrobium and Crimson Pygmy Physical Information
Nobile Dendrobium and Crimson Pygmy physical information is very important for comparison. Nobile Dendrobium height is 25.40 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Crimson Pygmy height is 45.70 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Nobile Dendrobium and Crimson Pygmy are as follows:
Nobile Dendrobium flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Burgundy, Dark Red and Ivory
Nobile Dendrobium leaf color: Green
Crimson Pygmy flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
- Crimson Pygmy leaf color: Crimson and Dark Red
Care of Nobile Dendrobium and Crimson Pygmy
Care of Nobile Dendrobium and Crimson Pygmy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nobile Dendrobium pruning is done Cut leaves after fall and Prune in flowering season and Crimson Pygmy pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 Crimson Pygmy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.