Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Epiphyte
Tender Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Central America, South America
Types
Not available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Deciduous forests, Woodlands
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Subtropical forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Not Available
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Burgundy, Dark Red, Ivory
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Ovate elongated
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Slow
Not Available
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
Not Available
Tolerances
Cold climate, Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, From bulbs, Rhizome division
Cuttings, root cutting, Root Division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season
Requires plenty of water during the growing season, Sprinkle water over foliage
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
Mealy bugs, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Self-Sowing
No
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Ants, Aphids, Hummingbirds, Mealybugs, Spider Mites
Allergy
convulsions, Dermatitis, Toxic
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species
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
anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiviral
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Root
Other Uses
For making oil for cosmetics, Use in Chinese herbology, Used as Ornamental plant
Air freshner, Container, Used for its medicinal properties
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, Tropical
Botanical Name
DENDROBIUM nobile
CALATHEA ornata
Common Name
Dendrobium, Noble Dendrobium, Sentinel Orchid
Prayer Plant
In Hindi
Noble Dendrobium
Prayer plant
In German
Noble Dendrobium
Maranta leuconeura
In French
Dendrobium nobile
Prayer plant
In Spanish
Dendrobium nobile
maranta leuconeura
In Greek
Dendrobium nobile
Prayer Plant
In Portuguese
Nobile Dendrobium
Маранта
In Polish
Dendrobium szlachetne
Prayer plant
In Latin
Nobile Dendrobium
Prayer plant
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Equisetopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Zingiberales
Family
Orchidaceae
Marantaceae
Genus
Dendrobium
Calathea
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Dendrobieae
Not Applicable
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Not Applicable
Season and Care of Nobile Dendrobium and Prayer Plant
Season and care of Nobile Dendrobium and Prayer Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Nobile Dendrobium and Prayer Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nobile Dendrobium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Prayer Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Nobile Dendrobium is Not Available and for Prayer Plant is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Nobile Dendrobium is Acidic, Neutral and for Prayer Plant is Not Available.
Nobile Dendrobium and Prayer Plant Physical Information
Nobile Dendrobium and Prayer Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Nobile Dendrobium height is 25.40 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Prayer Plant height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Nobile Dendrobium and Prayer Plant are as follows:
Nobile Dendrobium flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Burgundy, Dark Red and Ivory
Nobile Dendrobium leaf color: Green
Prayer Plant flower color: Not Available
- Prayer Plant leaf color: Not Available
Care of Nobile Dendrobium and Prayer Plant
Care of Nobile Dendrobium and Prayer Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nobile Dendrobium pruning is done Cut leaves after fall and Prune in flowering season and Prayer Plant 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 Prayer Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.