Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Southern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Types
not available
Not Available
Habitat
Rocky areas
Cold Regions, Humid climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
10-11
Sunset Zone
H2, 24
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Orange, Yellow green, Gold, Light Green
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Linear
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Not Available
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Stem Planting
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs, Needs good drainage
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
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial 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
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Cold climate, Drought, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Unknown
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Boils
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Leaves
Bulbs, Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
LYCASTE cochleata
COELOGYNE cristata
Common Name
Lycaste Orchid, Shell-shaped Anther Lycaste
Coelogyne, Orchid
In Hindi
Lycaste Orchid
Coelogyne
In German
Lycaste Orchidee
Coelogyne
In French
Lycaste orchidée
Coelogyne
In Spanish
Lycaste orquídea
coelogyne
In Greek
Lycaste ορχιδέα
Coelogyne
In Portuguese
Lycaste orquídea
Coelogyne
In Polish
Lycaste orchidea
coelogyne
In Latin
braemii orchid
Coelogyne
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Asparagales
Family
Orchidaceae
Orchidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Maxillarieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Not Available
Properties of Lycaste Orchid and Coelogyne
Wondering what are the properties of Lycaste Orchid and Coelogyne? We provide you with everything About Lycaste Orchid and Coelogyne. Lycaste Orchid doesn't have thorns and Coelogyne doesn't have thorns. Also Lycaste Orchid does not have fragrant flowers. Lycaste Orchid has allergic reactions like Not Available and Coelogyne 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 Coelogyne and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Lycaste Orchid and Coelogyne
Season and care of Lycaste Orchid and Coelogyne is important to know. While considering everything about Lycaste Orchid and Coelogyne Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lycaste Orchid season is Summer and Fall and Coelogyne season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Lycaste Orchid is Not Available and for Coelogyne is Not Available while the PH of soil for Lycaste Orchid is Not Available and for Coelogyne is Acidic, Neutral.
Lycaste Orchid and Coelogyne Physical Information
Lycaste Orchid and Coelogyne physical information is very important for comparison. Lycaste Orchid height is 25.40 cm and width 35.60 cm whereas Coelogyne height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm. The color specification of Lycaste Orchid and Coelogyne are as follows:
Lycaste Orchid flower color: Orange, Yellow green, Gold and Light Green
Lycaste Orchid leaf color: Not Available
Coelogyne flower color: White and Yellow
- Coelogyne leaf color: Green
Care of Lycaste Orchid and Coelogyne
Care of Lycaste Orchid and Coelogyne include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lycaste Orchid pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Coelogyne 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 Coelogyne needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.