Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Types
not available
Not Available
Habitat
Rocky areas
Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
12-15
AHS Heat Zone
12-8
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H2, 24
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Orange, Yellow green, Gold, Light Green
White, Yellow, Gold, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
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
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Long Elliptic
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, Late Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Cold climate, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
Do not water frequently, Medium, Never Over-water, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
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 leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
Pests and Diseases
Black Spot, Scale
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Avoid during Pregnancy
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Unknown
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Cough, Fever, Immunity, tuberculosis, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
LYCASTE cochleata
DENDROBIUM farmeri
Common Name
Lycaste Orchid, Shell-shaped Anther Lycaste
Dendrobium, Farmer's Dendrobium, Sentinel Orchid
In Hindi
Lycaste Orchid
Dendrobium
In German
Lycaste Orchidee
Dendrobium
In French
Lycaste orchidée
Dendrobium
In Spanish
Lycaste orquídea
dendrobium
In Greek
Lycaste ορχιδέα
Dendrobium
In Portuguese
Lycaste orquídea
dendrobium
In Polish
Lycaste orchidea
Dendrobium
In Latin
braemii orchid
dendrobium
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Asparagales
Family
Orchidaceae
Orchidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Maxillarieae
Podochileae
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Epidendroideae
Properties of Lycaste Orchid and Dendrobium
Wondering what are the properties of Lycaste Orchid and Dendrobium? We provide you with everything About Lycaste Orchid and Dendrobium. Lycaste Orchid doesn't have thorns and Dendrobium doesn't have thorns. Also Lycaste Orchid does not have fragrant flowers. Lycaste Orchid has allergic reactions like Not Available and Dendrobium 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 Dendrobium and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Lycaste Orchid and Dendrobium
Season and care of Lycaste Orchid and Dendrobium is important to know. While considering everything about Lycaste Orchid and Dendrobium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lycaste Orchid season is Summer and Fall and Dendrobium season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Lycaste Orchid is Not Available and for Dendrobium is Not Available while the PH of soil for Lycaste Orchid is Not Available and for Dendrobium is Acidic, Neutral.
Lycaste Orchid and Dendrobium Physical Information
Lycaste Orchid and Dendrobium physical information is very important for comparison. Lycaste Orchid height is 25.40 cm and width 35.60 cm whereas Dendrobium height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Lycaste Orchid and Dendrobium are as follows:
Lycaste Orchid flower color: Orange, Yellow green, Gold and Light Green
Lycaste Orchid leaf color: Not Available
Dendrobium flower color: White, Yellow, Gold and Light Pink
- Dendrobium leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Lycaste Orchid and Dendrobium
Care of Lycaste Orchid and Dendrobium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lycaste Orchid pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Dendrobium pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Lycaste Orchid needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dendrobium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.