Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Epiphyte
Fruit, Tree
Origin
Eastern Asia, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Not Available
Types
Not available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Deciduous forests, Woodlands
Forests, gardens, Hill prairies, Homesteads, Rocky areas, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
24
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Bushy, Evergreen
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Burgundy, Dark Red, Ivory
Light Green, Lime Green
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Yellow, Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Yellow, Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Not Available
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
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Cold climate, Not Available
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, From bulbs, Rhizome division
Seedlings, Stem Cutting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut leaves after fall, Prune in flowering season
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Fertilize in early to mid-summer, Fertilzer with low nitrogen content
High Potash Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red spider mite, Watery soft rot
Bacterial Blight, Foliage-feeding caterpillars, Moth
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate
Pollution, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Caterpillar
Allergy
convulsions, Dermatitis, Toxic
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Perfumes, Provides herbal hair care, Skin cleanser
Blood purifying, Glowing Skin, Good for skin and hair, Provides herbal hair care, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for birds
Air purification, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Antipyretic, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Eye Problems, Gallbladder Diseases, Liver Protection
Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Diabetes, Diarrhea, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Obesity, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits
Other Uses
For making oil for cosmetics, Use in Chinese herbology, Used as Ornamental plant
Making Shampoo, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Cottage garden
Botanical Name
DENDROBIUM nobile
Phyllanthus emblica
Common Name
Dendrobium, Noble Dendrobium, Sentinel Orchid
Indian Gooseberry, Amla , Awala
In Hindi
Noble Dendrobium
आमला
In German
Noble Dendrobium
Stachelbeere
In French
Dendrobium nobile
Groseille à maquereau
In Spanish
Dendrobium nobile
Grosella
In Greek
Dendrobium nobile
Φραγκοστάφυλλο
In Portuguese
Nobile Dendrobium
Groselha
In Polish
Dendrobium szlachetne
Agrest
In Latin
Nobile Dendrobium
hominem
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Equisetopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Malpighiales
Family
Orchidaceae
Phyllanthaceae
Genus
Dendrobium
Phyllanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Dendrobieae
Phyllantheae
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Nobile Dendrobium and Indian Gooseberry
Season and care of Nobile Dendrobium and Indian Gooseberry is important to know. While considering everything about Nobile Dendrobium and Indian Gooseberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nobile Dendrobium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Indian Gooseberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Nobile Dendrobium is Not Available and for Indian Gooseberry is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Nobile Dendrobium is Acidic, Neutral and for Indian Gooseberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Nobile Dendrobium and Indian Gooseberry Physical Information
Nobile Dendrobium and Indian Gooseberry physical information is very important for comparison. Nobile Dendrobium height is 25.40 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Indian Gooseberry height is 800.00 cm and width 400.00 cm. The color specification of Nobile Dendrobium and Indian Gooseberry are as follows:
Nobile Dendrobium flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Burgundy, Dark Red and Ivory
Nobile Dendrobium leaf color: Green
Indian Gooseberry flower color: Light Green, Lime Green
- Indian Gooseberry leaf color: Yellow, Green and Gray Green
Care of Nobile Dendrobium and Indian Gooseberry
Care of Nobile Dendrobium and Indian Gooseberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nobile Dendrobium pruning is done Cut leaves after fall and Prune in flowering season and Indian Gooseberry pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season and Remove deadheads. In summer Nobile Dendrobium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Indian Gooseberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.