Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
Types
not available
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
Habitat
Rocky areas
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
10-15
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Orange, Yellow green, Gold, Light Green
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Irregular
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Stem Planting
Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, occasional watering once established, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Consistently
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Not Available
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune ocassionally
Prune every year, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Black Spot, Scale
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
allergic reaction
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair, Removes dandruff, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Unknown
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
LYCASTE cochleata
ARTOCARPUS altilis
Common Name
Lycaste Orchid, Shell-shaped Anther Lycaste
Breadfruit
In Hindi
Lycaste Orchid
Breadfruit Tree
In German
Lycaste Orchidee
Brotfruchtbaum
In French
Lycaste orchidée
Breadfruit Arbre
In Spanish
Lycaste orquídea
árbol del pan
In Greek
Lycaste ορχιδέα
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Lycaste orquídea
Árvore de fruta-pão
In Polish
Lycaste orchidea
Breadfruit drzewo
In Latin
braemii orchid
Arum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Urticales
Family
Orchidaceae
Moraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Maxillarieae
Artocarpeae
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Lycaste Orchid and Breadfruit
Season and care of Lycaste Orchid and Breadfruit is important to know. While considering everything about Lycaste Orchid and Breadfruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lycaste Orchid season is Summer and Fall and Breadfruit season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Lycaste Orchid is Not Available and for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lycaste Orchid is Not Available and for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lycaste Orchid and Breadfruit Physical Information
Lycaste Orchid and Breadfruit physical information is very important for comparison. Lycaste Orchid height is 25.40 cm and width 35.60 cm whereas Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Lycaste Orchid and Breadfruit are as follows:
Lycaste Orchid flower color: Orange, Yellow green, Gold and Light Green
Lycaste Orchid leaf color: Not Available
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
- Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Lycaste Orchid and Breadfruit
Care of Lycaste Orchid and Breadfruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lycaste Orchid pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Breadfruit pruning is done Prune every year, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove branches, 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 Breadfruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.