About Lycaste Orchid and Candelabra
Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Mexico
Types
not available
Not available
Habitat
Rocky areas
Subtropical climates, subtropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-8
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H2, 24
12, 13
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Orange, Yellow green, Gold, Light Green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Needle like
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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
root cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune ocassionally
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Black Spot, Scale
Aphids, Mites
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Unknown
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Nutritive
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Leaves
Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
LYCASTE cochleata
Araucaria angustifolia
Common Name
Lycaste Orchid, Shell-shaped Anther Lycaste
candelabra tree, Parana pine, Brazilian pine
In Hindi
Lycaste Orchid
candelabra
In German
Lycaste Orchidee
Kandelaber
In French
Lycaste orchidée
candélabre
In Spanish
Lycaste orquídea
Candelabra
In Greek
Lycaste ορχιδέα
μανουάλια
In Portuguese
Lycaste orquídea
Candelabra
In Polish
Lycaste orchidea
świeczniki
In Latin
braemii orchid
candelabra
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Pinopsida
Order
Asparagales
Pinales
Family
Orchidaceae
Araucariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Maxillarieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Not Available
Properties of Lycaste Orchid and Candelabra
Wondering what are the properties of Lycaste Orchid and Candelabra? We provide you with everything About Lycaste Orchid and Candelabra. Lycaste Orchid doesn't have thorns and Candelabra doesn't have thorns. Also Lycaste Orchid does not have fragrant flowers. Lycaste Orchid has allergic reactions like Not Available and Candelabra 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 Candelabra and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Lycaste Orchid and Candelabra
Season and care of Lycaste Orchid and Candelabra is important to know. While considering everything about Lycaste Orchid and Candelabra Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lycaste Orchid season is Summer and Fall and Candelabra season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Lycaste Orchid is Not Available and for Candelabra is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lycaste Orchid is Not Available and for Candelabra is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lycaste Orchid and Candelabra Physical Information
Lycaste Orchid and Candelabra physical information is very important for comparison. Lycaste Orchid height is 25.40 cm and width 35.60 cm whereas Candelabra height is 490.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Lycaste Orchid and Candelabra are as follows:
Lycaste Orchid flower color: Orange, Yellow green, Gold and Light Green
Lycaste Orchid leaf color: Not Available
Candelabra flower color: White
- Candelabra leaf color: Not Available
Care of Lycaste Orchid and Candelabra
Care of Lycaste Orchid and Candelabra include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lycaste Orchid pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Candelabra pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Lycaste Orchid needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Candelabra needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.