Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Melanesia
Eastern Asia, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Types
Not available
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical Climate, tropical environments
Deciduous forests, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
11-12
Sunset Zone
H2, 22, 23, 24
24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Green
White, Purple, Pink, Burgundy, Dark Red, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Multi-Color
Fruit Color
Red
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings, Suckers
Cuttings, From bulbs, Rhizome division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
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
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, 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
slow-release fertilizers
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
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
convulsions, Dermatitis, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
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
antimicrobial
Analgesic, Antipyretic, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Eye Problems, Gallbladder Diseases, Liver Protection
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant
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, Feature Plant, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
BREYNIA disticha
DENDROBIUM nobile
Common Name
Snow Bush
Dendrobium, Noble Dendrobium, Sentinel Orchid
In Hindi
बर्फ बुश
Noble Dendrobium
In German
Schnee Bush
Noble Dendrobium
In French
neige Bush
Dendrobium nobile
In Spanish
nieve Bush
Dendrobium nobile
In Greek
χιόνι Μπους
Dendrobium nobile
In Portuguese
neve de Bush
Nobile Dendrobium
In Polish
Śnieg Bush
Dendrobium szlachetne
In Latin
Aequaliter Nubila Bush
Nobile Dendrobium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Equisetopsida
Order
Euphorbiales
Asparagales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Orchidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Phyllantheae
Dendrobieae
Subfamily
Antidesmatoideae
Epidendroideae
Season and Care of Snow Bush and Nobile Dendrobium
Season and care of Snow Bush and Nobile Dendrobium is important to know. While considering everything about Snow Bush and Nobile Dendrobium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Snow Bush season is Spring, Summer and Winter and Nobile Dendrobium season is Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Snow Bush is Loam and for Nobile Dendrobium is Not Available while the PH of soil for Snow Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Nobile Dendrobium is Acidic, Neutral.
Snow Bush and Nobile Dendrobium Physical Information
Snow Bush and Nobile Dendrobium physical information is very important for comparison. Snow Bush height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Nobile Dendrobium height is 25.40 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Snow Bush and Nobile Dendrobium are as follows:
Snow Bush flower color: Green
Snow Bush leaf color: White, Green, Light Green and Ivory
Nobile Dendrobium flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Burgundy, Dark Red and Ivory
- Nobile Dendrobium leaf color: Green
Care of Snow Bush and Nobile Dendrobium
Care of Snow Bush and Nobile Dendrobium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Snow Bush 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 Snow Bush 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.