Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
North America, United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
not available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Rocky areas
Fields, Grassland, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-8
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H2, 24
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Rosette/Stemless
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Orange, Yellow green, Gold, Light Green
Purple, Yellow green, Pink, Light Pink, Plum
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green, Silver, Gray
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Needle like
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Not Available
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Not Available
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Stem Planting
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
Requires watering in the growing season, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Consistently
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Not Available
Soil Type
Not Available
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune ocassionally
Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Black Spot, Scale
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
No
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Unknown
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Employed in herbal medicine
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Feature Plant, Hanging Basket, Tropical
Botanical Name
LYCASTE cochleata
TILLANDSIA
Common Name
Lycaste Orchid, Shell-shaped Anther Lycaste
Air Plant, Airplant
In Hindi
Lycaste Orchid
Air Plant
In German
Lycaste Orchidee
Klimaanlagen
In French
Lycaste orchidée
Plante air
In Spanish
Lycaste orquídea
Planta de Aire
In Greek
Lycaste ορχιδέα
Air φυτών
In Portuguese
Lycaste orquídea
Air planta
In Polish
Lycaste orchidea
powietrza
In Latin
braemii orchid
Air Planta
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Orchidaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Maxillarieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Tillandsioideae.
Properties of Lycaste Orchid and Air Plant
Wondering what are the properties of Lycaste Orchid and Air Plant? We provide you with everything About Lycaste Orchid and Air Plant. Lycaste Orchid doesn't have thorns and Air Plant doesn't have thorns. Also Lycaste Orchid does not have fragrant flowers. Lycaste Orchid has allergic reactions like Not Available and Air Plant 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 Air Plant and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Lycaste Orchid and Air Plant
Season and care of Lycaste Orchid and Air Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Lycaste Orchid and Air Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lycaste Orchid season is Summer and Fall and Air Plant season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Lycaste Orchid is Not Available and for Air Plant is Not Available while the PH of soil for Lycaste Orchid is Not Available and for Air Plant is Not Available.
Lycaste Orchid and Air Plant Physical Information
Lycaste Orchid and Air Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Lycaste Orchid height is 25.40 cm and width 35.60 cm whereas Air Plant height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Lycaste Orchid and Air Plant are as follows:
Lycaste Orchid flower color: Orange, Yellow green, Gold and Light Green
Lycaste Orchid leaf color: Not Available
Air Plant flower color: Purple, Yellow green, Pink, Light Pink and Plum
- Air Plant leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Silver
Care of Lycaste Orchid and Air Plant
Care of Lycaste Orchid and Air Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lycaste Orchid pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Air Plant pruning is done Prune to control growth and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Lycaste Orchid needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Air Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.