Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Epiphyte
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Northern Africa
Types
not available
Hyacinthoides flahaultiana, Hyacinthoides mauritanica, Hyacinthoides reverchonii
Habitat
Rocky areas
Parks, wastelands, Waysides, Woodland edges
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
4-10
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Orange, Yellow green, Gold, Light Green
White, Blue, Pink, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Narrow
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Stem Planting
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Consistently
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Not Available
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune ocassionally
Pinch Tips, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
High amounts of nutrients, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Black Spot, Scale
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
Not Available
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Unknown
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
LYCASTE cochleata
HYACINTHOIDES hispanica
Common Name
Lycaste Orchid, Shell-shaped Anther Lycaste
Spanish Bluebell
In Hindi
Lycaste Orchid
Bluebell plant
In German
Lycaste Orchidee
Endymion Pflanze
In French
Lycaste orchidée
plante Bluebell
In Spanish
Lycaste orquídea
planta Bluebell
In Greek
Lycaste ορχιδέα
φυτό Bluebell
In Portuguese
Lycaste orquídea
planta Bluebell
In Polish
Lycaste orchidea
Bluebell roślin
In Latin
braemii orchid
Bluebell herba
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Liliales
Family
Orchidaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Lycaste
Hyacinthoides
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Maxillarieae
Hyacintheae
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Scilloideae
Properties of Lycaste Orchid and Bluebell
Wondering what are the properties of Lycaste Orchid and Bluebell? We provide you with everything About Lycaste Orchid and Bluebell. Lycaste Orchid doesn't have thorns and Bluebell doesn't have thorns. Also Lycaste Orchid does not have fragrant flowers. Lycaste Orchid has allergic reactions like Not Available and Bluebell 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 Bluebell and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Lycaste Orchid and Bluebell
Season and care of Lycaste Orchid and Bluebell is important to know. While considering everything about Lycaste Orchid and Bluebell Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lycaste Orchid season is Summer and Fall and Bluebell season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Lycaste Orchid is Not Available and for Bluebell is Loam while the PH of soil for Lycaste Orchid is Not Available and for Bluebell is Acidic, Neutral.
Lycaste Orchid and Bluebell Physical Information
Lycaste Orchid and Bluebell physical information is very important for comparison. Lycaste Orchid height is 25.40 cm and width 35.60 cm whereas Bluebell height is 30.00 cm and width 15.00 cm. The color specification of Lycaste Orchid and Bluebell are as follows:
Lycaste Orchid flower color: Orange, Yellow green, Gold and Light Green
Lycaste Orchid leaf color: Not Available
Bluebell flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Blue Violet
- Bluebell leaf color: Green
Care of Lycaste Orchid and Bluebell
Care of Lycaste Orchid and Bluebell include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lycaste Orchid pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Bluebell pruning is done Pinch Tips, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves 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 Bluebell needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.