Species Orchid, Dendrobium, Noble Dendrobium
Dendrobiumnobile

Family: Orchidaceae (or-kid-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Dendrobium (den-DROH-bee-um)
Species: nobile (no-BIL-ee)

Synonym:Callista nobilis

Synonym:Dendrobium coerulescens

Synonym:Dendrobium formosanum

Synonym:Dendrobium lindleyanum

Category
Herbs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage
Evergreen
Textured

Foliage Color

Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Where to Grow

Danger
N/A

Bloom Color
Pale Pink
Pink
Rose/Mauve
Scarlet (dark red)
Orange
Maroon/Burgundy
White/Near White
Cream/Tan

Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are fragrant

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium
By simple layering

Seed Collecting
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible