Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Southeastern Asia
Types
Not available
Phalaenopsis
Dendrobium
Cattelya
Cymbidium
Epidendrum
Oncidium
Miltonia
Vanda
Habitat
Deciduous forests, Woodlands
gardens, Urban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
12-14
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Burgundy, Dark Red, Ivory
Fuchsia, Violet, Plum, Ivory
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
Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
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
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Cold climate, Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, From bulbs, Rhizome division
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season
Do not water frequently, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water occasionally
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Not Available
Soil Type
Not Available
Not Available
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 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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
convulsions, Dermatitis, Toxic
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Perfumes, Provides herbal hair care, Skin cleanser
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Antipyretic, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Eye Problems, Gallbladder Diseases, Liver Protection
Cancer, Eye Problems
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
For making oil for cosmetics, Use in Chinese herbology, Used as Ornamental plant
Air freshner, Employed in herbal medicine, Making Perfumes, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
DENDROBIUM nobile
AERIDES quinquevulnera
Common Name
Dendrobium, Noble Dendrobium, Sentinel Orchid
Aerides, Orchid
In Hindi
Noble Dendrobium
आर्किड
In German
Noble Dendrobium
Orchidee
In French
Dendrobium nobile
Orchidée
In Spanish
Dendrobium nobile
Orquídea
In Greek
Dendrobium nobile
Ορχιδέα
In Portuguese
Nobile Dendrobium
Orquídea
In Polish
Dendrobium szlachetne
Orchidea
In Latin
Nobile Dendrobium
Orchid
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Equisetopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Asparagales
Family
Orchidaceae
Orchidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Dendrobieae
Vandeae
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Epidendroideae
Season and Care of Nobile Dendrobium and Orchid
Season and care of Nobile Dendrobium and Orchid is important to know. While considering everything about Nobile Dendrobium and Orchid Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nobile Dendrobium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Orchid season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Nobile Dendrobium is Not Available and for Orchid is Not Available while the PH of soil for Nobile Dendrobium is Acidic, Neutral and for Orchid is Not Available.
Nobile Dendrobium and Orchid Physical Information
Nobile Dendrobium and Orchid physical information is very important for comparison. Nobile Dendrobium height is 25.40 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Orchid height is 35.50 cm and width 40.60 cm. The color specification of Nobile Dendrobium and Orchid are as follows:
Nobile Dendrobium flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Burgundy, Dark Red and Ivory
Nobile Dendrobium leaf color: Green
Orchid flower color: Fuchsia, Violet, Plum and Ivory
- Orchid leaf color: Green
Care of Nobile Dendrobium and Orchid
Care of Nobile Dendrobium and Orchid include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nobile Dendrobium pruning is done Cut leaves after fall and Prune in flowering season and Orchid 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 Orchid needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.