Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Epiphyte
  
Perennial
  
Origin
Eastern Asia, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
  
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
  
Types
Not available
  
Phlox divaricata,Phlox buckleyi, Phlox paniculata
  
Habitat
Deciduous forests, Woodlands
  
Loamy soils, meadows, moist forests
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
  
4-8
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
  
8-1
  
Sunset Zone
24
  
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
  
Habit
Clump-Forming
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Burgundy, Dark Red, Ivory
  
Pink, Violet
  
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
  
Oblong
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Slow
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Not Available
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
  
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Cold climate, Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Container, Ground
  
How to Plant?
Cuttings, From bulbs, Rhizome division
  
Seedlings, Transplanting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season
  
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Adequately
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Not Available
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
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, Apply 10-10-10 amount
  
Pests and Diseases
Red spider mite, Watery soft rot
  
Leafhoppers, Pink Root, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Yes
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Not Available
  
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
  
Allergy
convulsions, Dermatitis, Toxic
  
allergic conjunctivitis, breathing problems, Irritate the mucus membrane
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
  
Beautification, Cottage Garden
  
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Perfumes, Provides herbal hair care, Skin cleanser
  
Improve skin tone, Restores Hair Colour, Skin cleanser
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for birds
  
Air purification, Increases moisture in air, Prevent Soil Erosion
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Antipyretic, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Eye Problems, Gallbladder Diseases, Liver Protection
  
Aging, Antispasmodic
  
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
  
Leaves
  
Other Uses
For making oil for cosmetics, Use in Chinese herbology, Used as Ornamental plant
  
Air freshner, Cosmetics, Making Sweet Scented Oil
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
Sometimes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
  
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
  
Botanical Name
DENDROBIUM nobile
  
PHLOX paniculata 'Robert Poore'
  
Common Name
Dendrobium, Noble Dendrobium, Sentinel Orchid
  
Garden Phlox
  
In Hindi
Noble Dendrobium
  
फ्लॉक्स
  
In German
Noble Dendrobium
  
Phlox
  
In French
Dendrobium nobile
  
Phlox
  
In Spanish
Dendrobium nobile
  
Phlox
  
In Greek
Dendrobium nobile
  
Phlox
  
In Portuguese
Nobile Dendrobium
  
Phlox
  
In Polish
Dendrobium szlachetne
  
Phlox
  
In Latin
Nobile Dendrobium
  
Phlox
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Tracheophyta
  
Spermatophyta
  
Class
Equisetopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Asparagales
  
Solanales
  
Family
Orchidaceae
  
Polemoniaceae
  
Genus
Dendrobium
  
Phlox
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Not Available
  
Tribe
Dendrobieae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Nobile Dendrobium and Garden Phlox
Season and care of Nobile Dendrobium and Garden Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Nobile Dendrobium and Garden Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nobile Dendrobium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Garden Phlox season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Nobile Dendrobium is Not Available and for Garden Phlox is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Nobile Dendrobium is Acidic, Neutral and for Garden Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Nobile Dendrobium and Garden Phlox Physical Information
Nobile Dendrobium and Garden Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Nobile Dendrobium height is 25.40 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Garden Phlox height is 7.60 cm and width 5.10 cm. The color specification of Nobile Dendrobium and Garden Phlox are as follows:
Nobile Dendrobium flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Burgundy, Dark Red and Ivory
Nobile Dendrobium leaf color: Green
Garden Phlox flower color: Pink and Violet
- Garden Phlox leaf color: Green
Care of Nobile Dendrobium and Garden Phlox
Care of Nobile Dendrobium and Garden Phlox include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nobile Dendrobium pruning is done Cut leaves after fall and Prune in flowering season and Garden Phlox 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 Garden Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.