Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
Mexico, Central America
Types
European Barberry, Japanese Barberry,
not available
Habitat
Hillside, Woods
Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
10-13
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H2, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
Orange, Yellow green, Gold, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oval
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Divison, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Consistently
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Prune ocassionally
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
Pests and Diseases
Verticillium Wilt
Black Spot, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Itchiness, Stomach burn
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Unknown
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, High blood pressure, Menstrual Disorders, Upset stomach, Urinary tract problems
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bulbs, Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
BERBERIS soulieana
LYCASTE cochleata
Common Name
Barberry
Lycaste Orchid, Shell-shaped Anther Lycaste
In Hindi
Burberry
Lycaste Orchid
In German
Burberry
Lycaste Orchidee
In French
Burberry
Lycaste orchidée
In Spanish
Burberry
Lycaste orquídea
In Greek
Burberry
Lycaste ορχιδέα
In Portuguese
Burberry
Lycaste orquídea
In Polish
kwaśnica
Lycaste orchidea
In Latin
Barberry
braemii orchid
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Asparagales
Family
Berberidaceae
Orchidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Maxillarieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Epidendroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Barberry and Lycaste Orchid
Wondering what are the properties of Barberry and Lycaste Orchid? We provide you with everything About Barberry and Lycaste Orchid. Barberry has thorns and Lycaste Orchid doesn't have thorns. Also Barberry does not have fragrant flowers. Barberry has allergic reactions like Itchiness and Stomach burn and Lycaste Orchid has allergic reactions like Itchiness and Stomach burn. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Barberry and Lycaste Orchid and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Barberry and Lycaste Orchid
Season and care of Barberry and Lycaste Orchid is important to know. While considering everything about Barberry and Lycaste Orchid Care, growing season is an essential factor. Barberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Lycaste Orchid season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Barberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Lycaste Orchid is Not Available while the PH of soil for Barberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Lycaste Orchid is Not Available.
Barberry and Lycaste Orchid Physical Information
Barberry and Lycaste Orchid physical information is very important for comparison. Barberry height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Lycaste Orchid height is 25.40 cm and width 35.60 cm. The color specification of Barberry and Lycaste Orchid are as follows:
Barberry flower color: Yellow
Barberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Lycaste Orchid flower color: Orange, Yellow green, Gold and Light Green
- Lycaste Orchid leaf color: Not Available
Care of Barberry and Lycaste Orchid
Care of Barberry and Lycaste Orchid include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Barberry pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Lycaste Orchid pruning is done Prune ocassionally. In summer Barberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lycaste Orchid needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.