noble dendrobium
Also known as: noble rock orchid
An epiphytic orchid often evergreen in cultivation to 30cm tall and with oval leaves 5-8cm long. Trusses of fragrant, rose-pink flowers to 5cm across and with a maroon lip are borne from winter into spring
Scientific classification
- Species
- noble dendrobium (Dendrobium nobile)
- Genus
- Dendrobium
- Family
- Orchidaceae
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- Toxicity
- Conservatory Greenhouse · Houseplants
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Semi evergreen
- Foliage
- Columnar upright
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of noble dendrobium
Distribution map
S and Southeastern Asia
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of noble dendrobium
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noble dendrobium care guide
- Water moderately during growth, reduce in winter rest
- Watering
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Water moderately during growth, reduce in winter rest
Fertilizing
FertilizingWeekly with balanced fertilizer during growing season
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required, cut down flowered stems as necessary
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by division when the plant over-fills the pot
Growing
GrowingGrow in epiphytic orchid compost and from late spring to summer, in partial shade with good ventilation, day temperatures between 18-25°C and night above 10°C, water freely adding orchid fertiliser every third watering and provide high humidity by misting twice daily. Keep in well lit conditions from autumn to early spring and keep dry in winter. See indoor orchid cultivation
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease free
Pests
Susceptible to aphids, glasshouse red spider mite and mealybugs
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