Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Epiphyte
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
not available
Not Available
Habitat
Rocky areas
meadows, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
3-9
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Orange, Yellow green, Gold, Light Green
White, Blue, Pink, 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
Long Linear
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Stem Planting
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial 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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Flying insects
Allergy
Not Available
Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Unknown
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Alpine, Container, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
LYCASTE cochleata
CHIONODOXA
Common Name
Lycaste Orchid, Shell-shaped Anther Lycaste
Chionodoxa, Glory-of-the-Snow
In Hindi
Lycaste Orchid
Chionodoxa
In German
Lycaste Orchidee
Chionodoxa
In French
Lycaste orchidée
Chionodoxa
In Spanish
Lycaste orquídea
Chionodoxa
In Greek
Lycaste ορχιδέα
Chionodoxa
In Portuguese
Lycaste orquídea
Chionodoxa
In Polish
Lycaste orchidea
Chionodoxa
In Latin
braemii orchid
Chionodoxa
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Platyhelminthes
Order
Asparagales
Liliales
Family
Orchidaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Maxillarieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Not Available
Properties of Lycaste Orchid and Chionodoxa
Wondering what are the properties of Lycaste Orchid and Chionodoxa? We provide you with everything About Lycaste Orchid and Chionodoxa. Lycaste Orchid doesn't have thorns and Chionodoxa doesn't have thorns. Also Lycaste Orchid does not have fragrant flowers. Lycaste Orchid has allergic reactions like Not Available and Chionodoxa 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 Chionodoxa and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Lycaste Orchid and Chionodoxa
Season and care of Lycaste Orchid and Chionodoxa is important to know. While considering everything about Lycaste Orchid and Chionodoxa Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lycaste Orchid season is Summer and Fall and Chionodoxa season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Lycaste Orchid is Not Available and for Chionodoxa is Loam while the PH of soil for Lycaste Orchid is Not Available and for Chionodoxa is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lycaste Orchid and Chionodoxa Physical Information
Lycaste Orchid and Chionodoxa physical information is very important for comparison. Lycaste Orchid height is 25.40 cm and width 35.60 cm whereas Chionodoxa height is 10.20 cm and width 5.10 cm. The color specification of Lycaste Orchid and Chionodoxa are as follows:
Lycaste Orchid flower color: Orange, Yellow green, Gold and Light Green
Lycaste Orchid leaf color: Not Available
Chionodoxa flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Violet
- Chionodoxa leaf color: Green
Care of Lycaste Orchid and Chionodoxa
Care of Lycaste Orchid and Chionodoxa include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lycaste Orchid pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Chionodoxa 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 Chionodoxa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.