Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin, Southwestern United States
Mexico, Central America
Types
Not Available
not available
Habitat
riparian zones, Semi desert, Upland
Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
10-13
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14
H2, 24
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Orange, Yellow green, Gold, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
creamy white
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oblanceolate , Ovate
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
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
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little 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
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
Pruning
Cut back old stems to the ground, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune ocassionally
Fertilizers
can go long without fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Black Spot, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Unknown
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Unknown
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, cholesterol-lowering
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Twigs
Bulbs, Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
BACCHARIS 'Centennial'
LYCASTE cochleata
Common Name
desert broom , broom baccharis , greasewood
Lycaste Orchid, Shell-shaped Anther Lycaste
In Hindi
desert broom
Lycaste Orchid
In German
Wüste Besen
Lycaste Orchidee
In French
desert broom
Lycaste orchidée
In Spanish
escoba del desierto
Lycaste orquídea
In Greek
desert broom
Lycaste ορχιδέα
In Portuguese
vassoura do deserto
Lycaste orquídea
In Polish
desert broom
Lycaste orchidea
In Latin
desert broom
braemii orchid
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asterales
Asparagales
Family
Asteraceae
Orchidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Astereae
Maxillarieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Epidendroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Desert Broom and Lycaste Orchid
Wondering what are the properties of Desert Broom and Lycaste Orchid? We provide you with everything About Desert Broom and Lycaste Orchid. Desert Broom doesn't have thorns and Lycaste Orchid doesn't have thorns. Also Desert Broom does not have fragrant flowers. Desert Broom 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 Desert Broom and Lycaste Orchid and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Desert Broom and Lycaste Orchid
Season and care of Desert Broom and Lycaste Orchid is important to know. While considering everything about Desert Broom and Lycaste Orchid Care, growing season is an essential factor. Desert Broom season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Lycaste Orchid season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Desert Broom is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Lycaste Orchid is Not Available while the PH of soil for Desert Broom is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Lycaste Orchid is Not Available.
Desert Broom and Lycaste Orchid Physical Information
Desert Broom and Lycaste Orchid physical information is very important for comparison. Desert Broom height is 60.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Lycaste Orchid height is 25.40 cm and width 35.60 cm. The color specification of Desert Broom and Lycaste Orchid are as follows:
Desert Broom flower color: White
Desert Broom leaf color: Green
Lycaste Orchid flower color: Orange, Yellow green, Gold and Light Green
- Lycaste Orchid leaf color: Not Available
Care of Desert Broom and Lycaste Orchid
Care of Desert Broom and Lycaste Orchid include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Desert Broom pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Lycaste Orchid pruning is done Prune ocassionally. In summer Desert Broom 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.