Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Russia
Eastern Asia, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Types
Not Available
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Roadsides, sand dunes, Waste areas
Deciduous forests, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
11-12
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Yellow
White, Purple, Pink, Burgundy, Dark Red, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Multi-Color
Fruit Color
Tan
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
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, From bulbs, Rhizome division
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Cut leaves after fall, Prune in flowering season
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
Fertilize in early to mid-summer, Fertilzer with low nitrogen content
Pests and Diseases
Slugs, Snails
Red spider mite, Watery soft rot
Plant Tolerance
Variety of soil types
Cold climate
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Not Available
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea, Skin irritation
convulsions, Dermatitis, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Making cosmetics, Stops hair loss
Glowing Skin, Perfumes, Provides herbal hair care, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Food for animals, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Eczema
Analgesic, Antipyretic, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Eye Problems, Gallbladder Diseases, Liver Protection
Part of Plant Used
Root
Whole plant
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
Primula elatior
DENDROBIUM nobile
Common Name
Oxlip, true oxlip
Dendrobium, Noble Dendrobium, Sentinel Orchid
In Hindi
Oxlip
Noble Dendrobium
In German
Hohe Schlüsselblume
Noble Dendrobium
In French
La Primevère élevée ou Primevère des bois
Dendrobium nobile
In Spanish
Primula elatior
Dendrobium nobile
In Greek
δακράκι
Dendrobium nobile
In Portuguese
Oxlip
Nobile Dendrobium
In Polish
Oxlip
Dendrobium szlachetne
In Latin
Oxlip
Nobile Dendrobium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Equisetopsida
Order
Myrtales
Asparagales
Family
Onagraceae
Orchidaceae
Genus
Oenothera
Dendrobium
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Onagreae
Dendrobieae
Subfamily
Onagroideae
Epidendroideae
Season and Care of Oxlip and Nobile Dendrobium
Season and care of Oxlip and Nobile Dendrobium is important to know. While considering everything about Oxlip and Nobile Dendrobium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Oxlip season is Summer and Nobile Dendrobium season is Summer. The type of soil for Oxlip is Loam, Sand and for Nobile Dendrobium is Not Available while the PH of soil for Oxlip is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Nobile Dendrobium is Acidic, Neutral.
Oxlip and Nobile Dendrobium Physical Information
Oxlip and Nobile Dendrobium physical information is very important for comparison. Oxlip height is 30.00 cm and width 25.00 cm whereas Nobile Dendrobium height is 25.40 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Oxlip and Nobile Dendrobium are as follows:
Oxlip flower color: Light Yellow
Oxlip leaf color: Green
Nobile Dendrobium flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Burgundy, Dark Red and Ivory
- Nobile Dendrobium leaf color: Green
Care of Oxlip and Nobile Dendrobium
Care of Oxlip and Nobile Dendrobium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Oxlip pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Nobile Dendrobium pruning is done Cut leaves after fall and Prune in flowering season. In summer Oxlip 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.