Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Epiphyte
Tender Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Not available
Cryptanthus 'Absolute Zero'
Cryptanthus 'Agate'
Cryptanthus 'Alberta'
Cryptanthus 'Alpine Frost'
Habitat
Deciduous forests, Woodlands
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Rainforest, Shaded sites, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
24
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Not Available
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Burgundy, Dark Red, Ivory
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Not Available
Growth Rate
Slow
Not Available
Type of Soil
Not Available
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Not Available
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Not Available
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
Not Available
Tolerances
Cold climate, Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, From bulbs, Rhizome division
Cuttings, Leaf Cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs, Do not water excessively, Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Not Available
Soil Type
Not Available
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Not Available
Pruning
Cut leaves after fall, Prune in flowering season
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Pinching, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize in early to mid-summer, Fertilzer with low nitrogen content
Does not require fertilizer once established
Pests and Diseases
Red spider mite, Watery soft rot
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate
Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Fruit
No
Not Available
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Showy Foliage
No
Not Available
Showy Bark
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Self-Sowing
No
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Ladybug beetles, Mealybugs, Scale Insects
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, Borders, Decorating walls, Ground Cover
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
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Not Available
Other Uses
For making oil for cosmetics, Use in Chinese herbology, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant, useful as a ground cover
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Not Available
Botanical Name
DENDROBIUM nobile
CRYPTANTHUS
Common Name
Dendrobium, Noble Dendrobium, Sentinel Orchid
Cryptanthus, Earth Star
In Hindi
Noble Dendrobium
Earth Star
In German
Noble Dendrobium
Erdstern
In French
Dendrobium nobile
Terre étoile
In Spanish
Dendrobium nobile
estrella de la tierra
In Greek
Dendrobium nobile
γη αστεριών
In Portuguese
Nobile Dendrobium
Estrela da terra
In Polish
Dendrobium szlachetne
Gwiazda ziemi
In Latin
Nobile Dendrobium
terra, stella
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Equisetopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Bromeliales
Family
Orchidaceae
Bromeliaceae
Genus
Dendrobium
Cryptanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Dendrobieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Bromelioideae
Season and Care of Nobile Dendrobium and Earth Star
Season and care of Nobile Dendrobium and Earth Star is important to know. While considering everything about Nobile Dendrobium and Earth Star Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nobile Dendrobium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Earth Star season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Nobile Dendrobium is Not Available and for Earth Star is Not Available while the PH of soil for Nobile Dendrobium is Acidic, Neutral and for Earth Star is Not Available.
Nobile Dendrobium and Earth Star Physical Information
Nobile Dendrobium and Earth Star physical information is very important for comparison. Nobile Dendrobium height is 25.40 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Earth Star height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Nobile Dendrobium and Earth Star are as follows:
Nobile Dendrobium flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Burgundy, Dark Red and Ivory
Nobile Dendrobium leaf color: Green
Earth Star flower color: Not Available
- Earth Star leaf color: Not Available
Care of Nobile Dendrobium and Earth Star
Care of Nobile Dendrobium and Earth Star include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nobile Dendrobium pruning is done Cut leaves after fall and Prune in flowering season and Earth Star pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Pinching, 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 Earth Star needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.