Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Types
Not available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Deciduous forests, Woodlands
Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
12-15
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
24
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Burgundy, Dark Red, Ivory
White, Yellow, Gold, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Long Elliptic
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, Late Winter
Tolerances
Cold climate, Not Available
Cold climate, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, From bulbs, Rhizome division
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season
Do not water frequently, Medium, Never Over-water, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
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 leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize in early to mid-summer, Fertilzer with low nitrogen content
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
Pests and Diseases
Red spider mite, Watery soft rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
convulsions, Dermatitis, Toxic
Avoid during Pregnancy
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 and hair
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for birds
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Antipyretic, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Eye Problems, Gallbladder Diseases, Liver Protection
Cough, Fever, Immunity, tuberculosis, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
For making oil for cosmetics, Use in Chinese herbology, Used as Ornamental plant
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
DENDROBIUM nobile
DENDROBIUM farmeri
Common Name
Dendrobium, Noble Dendrobium, Sentinel Orchid
Dendrobium, Farmer's Dendrobium, Sentinel Orchid
In Hindi
Noble Dendrobium
Dendrobium
In German
Noble Dendrobium
Dendrobium
In French
Dendrobium nobile
Dendrobium
In Spanish
Dendrobium nobile
dendrobium
In Greek
Dendrobium nobile
Dendrobium
In Portuguese
Nobile Dendrobium
dendrobium
In Polish
Dendrobium szlachetne
Dendrobium
In Latin
Nobile Dendrobium
dendrobium
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Equisetopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Asparagales
Family
Orchidaceae
Orchidaceae
Genus
Dendrobium
Dendrobium
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Dendrobieae
Podochileae
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Epidendroideae
Season and Care of Nobile Dendrobium and Dendrobium
Season and care of Nobile Dendrobium and Dendrobium is important to know. While considering everything about Nobile Dendrobium and Dendrobium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nobile Dendrobium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dendrobium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Nobile Dendrobium is Not Available and for Dendrobium is Not Available while the PH of soil for Nobile Dendrobium is Acidic, Neutral and for Dendrobium is Acidic, Neutral.
Nobile Dendrobium and Dendrobium Physical Information
Nobile Dendrobium and Dendrobium physical information is very important for comparison. Nobile Dendrobium height is 25.40 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Dendrobium height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Nobile Dendrobium and Dendrobium are as follows:
Nobile Dendrobium flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Burgundy, Dark Red and Ivory
Nobile Dendrobium leaf color: Green
Dendrobium flower color: White, Yellow, Gold and Light Pink
- Dendrobium leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Nobile Dendrobium and Dendrobium
Care of Nobile Dendrobium and Dendrobium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nobile Dendrobium pruning is done Cut leaves after fall and Prune in flowering season and Dendrobium pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Nobile Dendrobium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dendrobium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.