Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Southeastern Asia, China
Types
Dendrobium nobile
Brewster, Mauritius, Hak ip
Habitat
Deciduous forests, Woodlands
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
10-11
Sunset Zone
24
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Burgundy, Dark Red, Ivory
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Red, Magenta
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Red, Dark Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
-
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Early Spring
Tolerances
Cold climate
-
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, From bulbs, Rhizome division
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Twice a week
In Winter
Average Water
Regular watering required
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
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
Prune after harvesting, Prune lower leaves, Prune to control growth
Fertilizers
Fertilize in early to mid-summer, Fertilzer with low nitrogen content
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize after blooming period
Pests and Diseases
Red spider mite, Watery soft rot
Aphids, fungus, Leaf curl
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate
-
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
convulsions, Dermatitis, Toxic
Itchiness
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
-
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for birds
-
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Antipyretic, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Eye Problems, Gallbladder Diseases, Liver Protection
anti-allergy, Bone strength, Digestive disorders, Heart problems
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits
Other Uses
For making oil for cosmetics, Use in Chinese herbology, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Edible, Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
DENDROBIUM nobile
LITCHI chinensis
Common Name
Dendrobium, Noble Dendrobium, Sentinel Orchid
Litchee, Litchi, Lychee
In Hindi
Noble Dendrobium
लीची
In German
Noble Dendrobium
Lychee
In French
Dendrobium nobile
Lychee
In Spanish
Dendrobium nobile
Lychee
In Greek
Dendrobium nobile
λίτσι
In Portuguese
Nobile Dendrobium
lichia
In Polish
Dendrobium szlachetne
Lychee
In Latin
Nobile Dendrobium
Lychee
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Equisetopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Sapindales
Family
Orchidaceae
Sapindaceae
Genus
Dendrobium
Litchi Sonn
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Sapindoideae
Season and Care of Nobile Dendrobium and Lychee
Season and care of Nobile Dendrobium and Lychee is important to know. While considering everything about Nobile Dendrobium and Lychee Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nobile Dendrobium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Lychee season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Nobile Dendrobium is and for Lychee is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Nobile Dendrobium is Acidic, Neutral and for Lychee is Acidic, Neutral.
Nobile Dendrobium and Lychee Physical Information
Nobile Dendrobium and Lychee physical information is very important for comparison. Nobile Dendrobium height is 25.40 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Lychee height is 910.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Nobile Dendrobium and Lychee are as follows:
Nobile Dendrobium flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Burgundy, Dark Red and Ivory
Nobile Dendrobium leaf color: Green
Lychee flower color: Light Yellow and Yellow green
- Lychee leaf color: Red, Dark Green and Copper
Care of Nobile Dendrobium and Lychee
Care of Nobile Dendrobium and Lychee include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nobile Dendrobium pruning is done Cut leaves after fall and Prune in flowering season and Lychee pruning is done Prune after harvesting, Prune lower leaves and Prune to control growth. In summer Nobile Dendrobium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lychee needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Regular watering required.