Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Southeastern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
not available
Not Available
Habitat
Rocky areas
Humid climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
10-15
Sunset Zone
H2, 24
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Orange, Yellow green, Gold, Light Green
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Gray Green, Pink
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Gray Green, Dark Green, Rose
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Needle like
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
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Not Available
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Stem Planting
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
Needs small amount of water, Needs Very high moisture
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Consistently
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Not Available
Soil Type
Not Available
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune ocassionally
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
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
Drought, Heat And Humidity, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
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
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Leaves
Not Available
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Hanging Basket, Tropical
Botanical Name
LYCASTE cochleata
TILLANDSIA bulbosa
Common Name
Lycaste Orchid, Shell-shaped Anther Lycaste
Bulbous Air Plant, Dancing Bulb
In Hindi
Lycaste Orchid
Dancing Bulb
In German
Lycaste Orchidee
Dancing Bulb
In French
Lycaste orchidée
Dancing Bulb
In Spanish
Lycaste orquídea
Dancing Bulb
In Greek
Lycaste ορχιδέα
Dancing Bulb
In Portuguese
Lycaste orquídea
Dancing Bulb
In Polish
Lycaste orchidea
Dancing Bulb
In Latin
braemii orchid
Dancing Bulb
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Orchidaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Maxillarieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Tillandsioideae.
Properties of Lycaste Orchid and Dancing Bulb
Wondering what are the properties of Lycaste Orchid and Dancing Bulb? We provide you with everything About Lycaste Orchid and Dancing Bulb. Lycaste Orchid doesn't have thorns and Dancing Bulb doesn't have thorns. Also Lycaste Orchid does not have fragrant flowers. Lycaste Orchid has allergic reactions like Not Available and Dancing Bulb 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 Dancing Bulb and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Lycaste Orchid and Dancing Bulb
Season and care of Lycaste Orchid and Dancing Bulb is important to know. While considering everything about Lycaste Orchid and Dancing Bulb Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lycaste Orchid season is Summer and Fall and Dancing Bulb season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Lycaste Orchid is Not Available and for Dancing Bulb is Not Available while the PH of soil for Lycaste Orchid is Not Available and for Dancing Bulb is Not Available.
Lycaste Orchid and Dancing Bulb Physical Information
Lycaste Orchid and Dancing Bulb physical information is very important for comparison. Lycaste Orchid height is 25.40 cm and width 35.60 cm whereas Dancing Bulb height is 12.70 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Lycaste Orchid and Dancing Bulb are as follows:
Lycaste Orchid flower color: Orange, Yellow green, Gold and Light Green
Lycaste Orchid leaf color: Not Available
Dancing Bulb flower color: Purple
- Dancing Bulb leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Pink
Care of Lycaste Orchid and Dancing Bulb
Care of Lycaste Orchid and Dancing Bulb include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lycaste Orchid pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Dancing Bulb pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Lycaste Orchid needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dancing Bulb needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.