Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Hybrid origin
Types
Not available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Deciduous forests, Woodlands
Grassland, low mountains, Semi desert, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
5-9
Sunset Zone
24
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Burgundy, Dark Red, Ivory
Non Flowering Plant
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
White, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
White, Green, Orange, Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Gold, Tan
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Not Available
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Cold climate, Not Available
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
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
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
Not Available
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, 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
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
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
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
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
For making oil for cosmetics, Use in Chinese herbology, Used as Ornamental plant
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
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
DENDROBIUM nobile
CALAMAGROSTIS x acutiflora 'Overdam'
Common Name
Dendrobium, Noble Dendrobium, Sentinel Orchid
Feather Reed Grass, Overdam Feather Reed Grass
In Hindi
Noble Dendrobium
Overdam घास
In German
Noble Dendrobium
Overdam Grass
In French
Dendrobium nobile
Overdam Herbe
In Spanish
Dendrobium nobile
Overdam Hierba
In Greek
Dendrobium nobile
Overdam Grass
In Portuguese
Nobile Dendrobium
Overdam Relva
In Polish
Dendrobium szlachetne
Overdam Trawa
In Latin
Nobile Dendrobium
Overdam Trawa
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Not Available
Class
Equisetopsida
Not Available
Family
Orchidaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Dendrobium
Calamagrostis
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Dendrobieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Amaryllidoideae
Season and Care of Nobile Dendrobium and Overdam Grass
Season and care of Nobile Dendrobium and Overdam Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Nobile Dendrobium and Overdam Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nobile Dendrobium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Overdam Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Nobile Dendrobium is Not Available and for Overdam Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Nobile Dendrobium is Acidic, Neutral and for Overdam Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Nobile Dendrobium and Overdam Grass Physical Information
Nobile Dendrobium and Overdam Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Nobile Dendrobium height is 25.40 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Overdam Grass height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Nobile Dendrobium and Overdam Grass are as follows:
Nobile Dendrobium flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Burgundy, Dark Red and Ivory
Nobile Dendrobium leaf color: Green
Overdam Grass flower color: Non Flowering Plant
- Overdam Grass leaf color: White and Green
Care of Nobile Dendrobium and Overdam Grass
Care of Nobile Dendrobium and Overdam Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nobile Dendrobium pruning is done Cut leaves after fall and Prune in flowering season and Overdam Grass 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 Overdam Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.