Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin, South America
Mexico, Central America
Types
not available
not available
Habitat
Homesteads, Screen Cottage and Informal Garden, Woodlands
Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
10-13
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H2, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Red
Orange, Yellow green, Gold, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Burgundy
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Burgundy
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Burgundy
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Burgundy
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long and slender with very sharp edges
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Sand
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Corms or bulbs, From Rhizomes, Rhizome division
Divison, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water
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
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Not Available
Soil Type
Moist but well drained, Sandy
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Indirect sunlight, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune ocassionally
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Black Spot, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
Unknown
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Unknown
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Bulbs, Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Not Available
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Houseplant, Informal Garden
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
Bromeliad
LYCASTE cochleata
Common Name
Bromeliad
Lycaste Orchid, Shell-shaped Anther Lycaste
In Hindi
Bromeliad
Lycaste Orchid
In German
Bromeliad
Lycaste Orchidee
In French
Bromeliad
Lycaste orchidée
In Spanish
Bromeliad
Lycaste orquídea
In Greek
Bromeliad
Lycaste ορχιδέα
In Portuguese
Bromeliad
Lycaste orquídea
In Polish
Bromeliad
Lycaste orchidea
In Latin
Bromeliad
braemii orchid
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Bromeliales
Asparagales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Orchidaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Maxillarieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Epidendroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Bromeliad and Lycaste Orchid
Wondering what are the properties of Bromeliad and Lycaste Orchid? We provide you with everything About Bromeliad and Lycaste Orchid. Bromeliad has thorns and Lycaste Orchid doesn't have thorns. Also Bromeliad does not have fragrant flowers. Bromeliad has allergic reactions like Unknown and Lycaste Orchid has allergic reactions like Unknown. 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 Bromeliad and Lycaste Orchid and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bromeliad and Lycaste Orchid
Season and care of Bromeliad and Lycaste Orchid is important to know. While considering everything about Bromeliad and Lycaste Orchid Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bromeliad season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Lycaste Orchid season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bromeliad is Sand and for Lycaste Orchid is Not Available while the PH of soil for Bromeliad is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Lycaste Orchid is Not Available.
Bromeliad and Lycaste Orchid Physical Information
Bromeliad and Lycaste Orchid physical information is very important for comparison. Bromeliad height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Lycaste Orchid height is 25.40 cm and width 35.60 cm. The color specification of Bromeliad and Lycaste Orchid are as follows:
Bromeliad flower color: White and Red
Bromeliad leaf color: Light Green and Burgundy
Lycaste Orchid flower color: Orange, Yellow green, Gold and Light Green
- Lycaste Orchid leaf color: Not Available
Care of Bromeliad and Lycaste Orchid
Care of Bromeliad and Lycaste Orchid include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bromeliad pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Lycaste Orchid pruning is done Prune ocassionally. In summer Bromeliad 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.