Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Mexico
Types
Not available
Laelia candida, Laelia discolor
Habitat
Deciduous forests, Woodlands
shaded riverbanks, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
9-11
Sunset Zone
24
H1, H2, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Burgundy, Dark Red, Ivory
White, Light Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Dark Blue
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Acicular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Not Available
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Tolerances
Cold climate, Not Available
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, From bulbs, Rhizome division
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season
Needs watering once a week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Not Available
Well-aerated
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 lateral branches
Fertilizers
Fertilize in early to mid-summer, Fertilzer with low nitrogen content
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Use nitrogen rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Red spider mite, Watery soft rot
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Fusarium wilt
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Aphids, Mites
Allergy
convulsions, Dermatitis, Toxic
conjunctivitis, Dermatitis, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Perfumes, Provides herbal hair care, Skin cleanser
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for birds
Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Antipyretic, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Eye Problems, Gallbladder Diseases, Liver Protection
Prevention of convulsion, Vasorelaxant
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Not Available
Other Uses
For making oil for cosmetics, Use in Chinese herbology, Used as Ornamental plant
Application in Handicrafts, Making Perfumes, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
DENDROBIUM nobile
LAELIA anceps
Common Name
Dendrobium, Noble Dendrobium, Sentinel Orchid
Laelia, Orchid
In Hindi
Noble Dendrobium
Laelia
In German
Noble Dendrobium
Laelia
In French
Dendrobium nobile
Laelia
In Spanish
Dendrobium nobile
Laelia
In Greek
Dendrobium nobile
Laelia
In Portuguese
Nobile Dendrobium
Laelia
In Polish
Dendrobium szlachetne
Laelia
In Latin
Nobile Dendrobium
Laelia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Equisetopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Orchidales
Family
Orchidaceae
Orchidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Dendrobieae
Epidendreae
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Epidendroideae
Season and Care of Nobile Dendrobium and Laelia
Season and care of Nobile Dendrobium and Laelia is important to know. While considering everything about Nobile Dendrobium and Laelia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nobile Dendrobium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Laelia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Nobile Dendrobium is Not Available and for Laelia is Not Available while the PH of soil for Nobile Dendrobium is Acidic, Neutral and for Laelia is Not Available.
Nobile Dendrobium and Laelia Physical Information
Nobile Dendrobium and Laelia physical information is very important for comparison. Nobile Dendrobium height is 25.40 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Laelia height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Nobile Dendrobium and Laelia are as follows:
Nobile Dendrobium flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Burgundy, Dark Red and Ivory
Nobile Dendrobium leaf color: Green
Laelia flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
- Laelia leaf color: Green
Care of Nobile Dendrobium and Laelia
Care of Nobile Dendrobium and Laelia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nobile Dendrobium pruning is done Cut leaves after fall and Prune in flowering season and Laelia pruning is done Remove lateral branches. In summer Nobile Dendrobium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Laelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.