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