Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Epiphyte
Tender Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
not available
Not Available
Habitat
Rocky areas
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
7-9
Sunset Zone
H2, 24
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Orange, Yellow green, Gold, Light Green
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Linear
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Water Deeply, Water less during winter
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Consistently
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Not Available
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune ocassionally
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Black Spot, Scale
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Unknown
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
LYCASTE cochleata
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
Common Name
Lycaste Orchid, Shell-shaped Anther Lycaste
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
In Hindi
Lycaste Orchid
Aaron Caladium
In German
Lycaste Orchidee
Aaron Caladium
In French
Lycaste orchidée
Aaron Caladium
In Spanish
Lycaste orquídea
Aaron Caladium
In Greek
Lycaste ορχιδέα
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
In Portuguese
Lycaste orquídea
Aaron Caladium
In Polish
Lycaste orchidea
Aaron Caladium
In Latin
braemii orchid
Aaron Caladium
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Alismatales
Family
Orchidaceae
Araceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Maxillarieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Aroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Lycaste Orchid and Aaron Caladium
Wondering what are the properties of Lycaste Orchid and Aaron Caladium? We provide you with everything About Lycaste Orchid and Aaron Caladium. Lycaste Orchid doesn't have thorns and Aaron Caladium doesn't have thorns. Also Lycaste Orchid does not have fragrant flowers. Lycaste Orchid has allergic reactions like Not Available and Aaron Caladium has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Lycaste Orchid and Aaron Caladium and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Lycaste Orchid and Aaron Caladium
Season and care of Lycaste Orchid and Aaron Caladium is important to know. While considering everything about Lycaste Orchid and Aaron Caladium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lycaste Orchid season is Summer and Fall and Aaron Caladium season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Lycaste Orchid is Not Available and for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lycaste Orchid is Not Available and for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Lycaste Orchid and Aaron Caladium Physical Information
Lycaste Orchid and Aaron Caladium physical information is very important for comparison. Lycaste Orchid height is 25.40 cm and width 35.60 cm whereas Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Lycaste Orchid and Aaron Caladium are as follows:
Lycaste Orchid flower color: Orange, Yellow green, Gold and Light Green
Lycaste Orchid leaf color: Not Available
Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
- Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Lycaste Orchid and Aaron Caladium
Care of Lycaste Orchid and Aaron Caladium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lycaste Orchid pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Aaron Caladium pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth and Remove deadheads. In summer Lycaste Orchid needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Aaron Caladium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.