Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Epiphyte
Origin
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, meadows, Mountains, stream banks
Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
12-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Crimson, Pink, Red, Yellow
White, Yellow, Gold, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Long Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
-
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Cold climate, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, From bulbs
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established
Do not water frequently, Medium, Never Over-water, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
-
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, Organic Flower Fertilizer
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Pink Root, Red blotch, Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
-
Allergy
Red eyes, Vomiting, wheezing
Avoid during Pregnancy
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antifungal, Anti-oxidant, Eczema, hemorrhoids
Cough, Fever, Immunity, tuberculosis, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Stem
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
Spigelia marilandica
DENDROBIUM farmeri
Common Name
Woodland pinkroot, Indian pink
Dendrobium, Farmer's Dendrobium, Sentinel Orchid
In Hindi
pinkroot
Dendrobium
In German
Spigelia
Dendrobium
In French
Spigelia
Dendrobium
In Spanish
Spigelia
dendrobium
In Greek
Spigelia
Dendrobium
In Portuguese
Spigelia
dendrobium
In Polish
Spigelia
Dendrobium
In Latin
Spigelia
dendrobium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Asparagales
Family
Loganiceae
Orchidaceae
Genus
Spigelia
Dendrobium
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
-
Epidendroideae
Season and Care of Pinkroot and Dendrobium
Season and care of Pinkroot and Dendrobium is important to know. While considering everything about Pinkroot and Dendrobium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pinkroot season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Dendrobium season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pinkroot is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Dendrobium is while the PH of soil for Pinkroot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dendrobium is Acidic, Neutral.
Pinkroot and Dendrobium Physical Information
Pinkroot and Dendrobium physical information is very important for comparison. Pinkroot height is 91.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Dendrobium height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Pinkroot and Dendrobium are as follows:
Pinkroot flower color: Crimson, Pink, Red and Yellow
Pinkroot leaf color: Green
Dendrobium flower color: White, Yellow, Gold and Light Pink
- Dendrobium leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Pinkroot and Dendrobium
Care of Pinkroot and Dendrobium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pinkroot pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dendrobium pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pinkroot needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dendrobium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.