Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Epiphyte
Tender Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
India
Types
not available
Green cardamom, Black cardamom
Habitat
Rocky areas
Forests, Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
10-12
AHS Heat Zone
12-8
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H2, 24
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Orange, Yellow green, Gold, Light Green
Light Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Dark Red, Brown, Sienna
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Not Available
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Consistently
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Neutral
Soil Type
Not Available
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
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
Mosaic viruses, Nematodes, Red blotch, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Aphids, Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Skin rash
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
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, Antioxidants, Aphrodisiac, Cold, Diuretic, Fights Depression
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Leaves
Pods, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
LYCASTE cochleata
ELETTARIA cardamomum
Common Name
Lycaste Orchid, Shell-shaped Anther Lycaste
Cardamom
In Hindi
Lycaste Orchid
इलायची
In German
Lycaste Orchidee
Kardamom
In French
Lycaste orchidée
Cardamome
In Spanish
Lycaste orquídea
Cardamomo
In Greek
Lycaste ορχιδέα
Κάρδαμο
In Portuguese
Lycaste orquídea
Cardamomo
In Polish
Lycaste orchidea
Kardamon
In Latin
braemii orchid
Cardamom
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Zingiberales
Family
Orchidaceae
Zingiberaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Maxillarieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Lycaste Orchid and Cardamom
Wondering what are the properties of Lycaste Orchid and Cardamom? We provide you with everything About Lycaste Orchid and Cardamom. Lycaste Orchid doesn't have thorns and Cardamom doesn't have thorns. Also Lycaste Orchid does not have fragrant flowers. Lycaste Orchid has allergic reactions like Not Available and Cardamom 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 Cardamom and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Lycaste Orchid and Cardamom
Season and care of Lycaste Orchid and Cardamom is important to know. While considering everything about Lycaste Orchid and Cardamom Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lycaste Orchid season is Summer and Fall and Cardamom season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Lycaste Orchid is Not Available and for Cardamom is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Lycaste Orchid is Not Available and for Cardamom is Neutral.
Lycaste Orchid and Cardamom Physical Information
Lycaste Orchid and Cardamom physical information is very important for comparison. Lycaste Orchid height is 25.40 cm and width 35.60 cm whereas Cardamom height is 30.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Lycaste Orchid and Cardamom are as follows:
Lycaste Orchid flower color: Orange, Yellow green, Gold and Light Green
Lycaste Orchid leaf color: Not Available
Cardamom flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
- Cardamom leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Lycaste Orchid and Cardamom
Care of Lycaste Orchid and Cardamom include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lycaste Orchid pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Cardamom 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 Cardamom needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.