Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Europe
Types
Dendrobium nobile
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Habitat
Deciduous forests, Woodlands
dry rocky watercourses
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
3-9
Sunset Zone
24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Burgundy, Dark Red, Ivory
Blue Violet, Lavender, Purple, White
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Lanceolate to elliptical
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
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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
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Cold climate
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, From bulbs, Rhizome division
Rhizome division
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
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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
Pests and Diseases
Red spider mite, Watery soft rot
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Billbugs, Borers, Fungal leaf spots
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
convulsions, Dermatitis, Toxic
Gastric disturbances, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Perfumes, Provides herbal hair care, Skin cleanser
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Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Antipyretic, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Eye Problems, Gallbladder Diseases, Liver Protection
Juice of fresh root used for treatment of dropsy
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Root
Other Uses
For making oil for cosmetics, Use in Chinese herbology, Used as Ornamental plant
Making Perfumes, Used as a flavouring in food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
DENDROBIUM nobile
Iris germanica
Common Name
Dendrobium, Noble Dendrobium, Sentinel Orchid
German Iris
In Hindi
Noble Dendrobium
German Iris
In German
Noble Dendrobium
German Iris
In French
Dendrobium nobile
German Iris
In Spanish
Dendrobium nobile
German Iris
In Greek
Dendrobium nobile
German Iris
In Portuguese
Nobile Dendrobium
German Iris
In Polish
Dendrobium szlachetne
German Iris
In Latin
Nobile Dendrobium
German Iris
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Equisetopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Asparagales
Family
Orchidaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Dendrobieae
Irideae
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Iridoideae
Season and Care of Nobile Dendrobium and German Iris
Season and care of Nobile Dendrobium and German Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Nobile Dendrobium and German Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nobile Dendrobium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and German Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Nobile Dendrobium is and for German Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Nobile Dendrobium is Acidic, Neutral and for German Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Nobile Dendrobium and German Iris Physical Information
Nobile Dendrobium and German Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Nobile Dendrobium height is 25.40 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas German Iris height is 71.10 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Nobile Dendrobium and German Iris are as follows:
Nobile Dendrobium flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Burgundy, Dark Red and Ivory
Nobile Dendrobium leaf color: Green
German Iris flower color: Blue Violet, Lavender, Purple and White
- German Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Care of Nobile Dendrobium and German Iris
Care of Nobile Dendrobium and German Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nobile Dendrobium pruning is done Cut leaves after fall and Prune in flowering season and German Iris 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 German Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.