Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Japan
Types
not available
not available
Habitat
Rocky areas
All sorts of environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
4-8
Sunset Zone
H2, 24
A3, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Orange, Yellow green, Gold, Light Green
Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Crimson, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Red, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Red, Dark Red, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Acuminate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Not Available
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Stem Planting
Cuttings
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune ocassionally
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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
Free of serious pests and diseases
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought, Pollution
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Cottage Garden, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use
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
Not Available
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
LYCASTE cochleata
BERBERIS thunbergii f. atropurpurea 'Crimson Pygmy'
Common Name
Lycaste Orchid, Shell-shaped Anther Lycaste
Japanese Burberry
In Hindi
Lycaste Orchid
crimson pygmy
In German
Lycaste Orchidee
crimson pygmy
In French
Lycaste orchidée
crimson pygmy
In Spanish
Lycaste orquídea
crimson pygmy
In Greek
Lycaste ορχιδέα
crimson pygmy
In Portuguese
Lycaste orquídea
crimson pygmy
In Polish
Lycaste orchidea
crimson pygmy
In Latin
braemii orchid
crimson pygmy
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Ranunculales
Family
Orchidaceae
Berberidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Maxillarieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Lycaste Orchid and Crimson Pygmy
Wondering what are the properties of Lycaste Orchid and Crimson Pygmy? We provide you with everything About Lycaste Orchid and Crimson Pygmy. Lycaste Orchid doesn't have thorns and Crimson Pygmy doesn't have thorns. Also Lycaste Orchid does not have fragrant flowers. Lycaste Orchid has allergic reactions like Not Available and Crimson Pygmy 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 Crimson Pygmy and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Lycaste Orchid and Crimson Pygmy
Season and care of Lycaste Orchid and Crimson Pygmy is important to know. While considering everything about Lycaste Orchid and Crimson Pygmy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lycaste Orchid season is Summer and Fall and Crimson Pygmy season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Lycaste Orchid is Not Available and for Crimson Pygmy is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lycaste Orchid is Not Available and for Crimson Pygmy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lycaste Orchid and Crimson Pygmy Physical Information
Lycaste Orchid and Crimson Pygmy physical information is very important for comparison. Lycaste Orchid height is 25.40 cm and width 35.60 cm whereas Crimson Pygmy height is 45.70 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Lycaste Orchid and Crimson Pygmy are as follows:
Lycaste Orchid flower color: Orange, Yellow green, Gold and Light Green
Lycaste Orchid leaf color: Not Available
Crimson Pygmy flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
- Crimson Pygmy leaf color: Crimson and Dark Red
Care of Lycaste Orchid and Crimson Pygmy
Care of Lycaste Orchid and Crimson Pygmy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lycaste Orchid pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Crimson Pygmy pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 Crimson Pygmy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.