Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
South America
Types
Not available
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Deciduous forests, Woodlands
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
10-12
Sunset Zone
24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Burgundy, Dark Red, Ivory
Purple, Plum
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green, Dark Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green, Dark Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gray Green, Dark Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Gray Green, Dark Green, Silver
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, 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
Not Available
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Cold climate, Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, From bulbs, Rhizome division
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season
Not Available
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
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
Not Available
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
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Hummingbirds
Allergy
convulsions, Dermatitis, Toxic
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Perfumes, Provides herbal hair care, Skin cleanser
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
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
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
For making oil for cosmetics, Use in Chinese herbology, Used as Ornamental plant
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Not Available
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Container, Hanging Basket, Tropical
Botanical Name
DENDROBIUM nobile
TILLANDSIA cyanea
Common Name
Dendrobium, Noble Dendrobium, Sentinel Orchid
Linden's Air Plant, Pink Quill
In Hindi
Noble Dendrobium
Hydrangea
In German
Noble Dendrobium
Hortensie
In French
Dendrobium nobile
Hortensia
In Spanish
Dendrobium nobile
Hortensia
In Greek
Dendrobium nobile
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Nobile Dendrobium
Hortênsia
In Polish
Dendrobium szlachetne
Hortensja
In Latin
Nobile Dendrobium
Hibiscus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Not Available
Class
Equisetopsida
Not Available
Order
Asparagales
Not Available
Family
Orchidaceae
Bromeliaceae
Genus
Dendrobium
Not Available
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Dendrobieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Nobile Dendrobium and Pink Quill
Season and care of Nobile Dendrobium and Pink Quill is important to know. While considering everything about Nobile Dendrobium and Pink Quill Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nobile Dendrobium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pink Quill season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Nobile Dendrobium is Not Available and for Pink Quill is Not Available while the PH of soil for Nobile Dendrobium is Acidic, Neutral and for Pink Quill is Not Available.
Nobile Dendrobium and Pink Quill Physical Information
Nobile Dendrobium and Pink Quill physical information is very important for comparison. Nobile Dendrobium height is 25.40 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Pink Quill height is 25.40 cm and width 33.00 cm. The color specification of Nobile Dendrobium and Pink Quill are as follows:
Nobile Dendrobium flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Burgundy, Dark Red and Ivory
Nobile Dendrobium leaf color: Green
Pink Quill flower color: Purple and Plum
- Pink Quill leaf color: Gray Green, Dark Green and Silver
Care of Nobile Dendrobium and Pink Quill
Care of Nobile Dendrobium and Pink Quill include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nobile Dendrobium pruning is done Cut leaves after fall and Prune in flowering season and Pink Quill 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 Pink Quill needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.
