Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Southeastern Asia
Types
not available
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
10-13
Sunset Zone
H2, 24
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Orange, Yellow green, Gold, Light Green
Light Yellow, Yellow green, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light 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
Spring, Late Spring, Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Stem Planting
Divison, Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
Requires regular watering
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
bees
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Unknown
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
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
DENDROCHILUM latifolium
Common Name
Lycaste Orchid, Shell-shaped Anther Lycaste
Dendrochilum Orchid, Large-leaved Chain Orchid
In Hindi
Lycaste Orchid
Dendrochilum Orchid
In German
Lycaste Orchidee
Dendrochilum Orchid
In French
Lycaste orchidée
Dendrochilum Orchid
In Spanish
Lycaste orquídea
Dendrochilum Orchid
In Greek
Lycaste ορχιδέα
Dendrochilum Orchid
In Portuguese
Lycaste orquídea
Dendrochilum Orchid
In Polish
Lycaste orchidea
Dendrochilum Orchid
In Latin
braemii orchid
Dendrochilum Orchid
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Asparagales
Family
Orchidaceae
Orchidaceae
Genus
Lycaste
Dendrochilum
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Maxillarieae
Coelogyneae
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Epidendroideae
Properties of Lycaste Orchid and Dendrochilum Orchid
Wondering what are the properties of Lycaste Orchid and Dendrochilum Orchid? We provide you with everything About Lycaste Orchid and Dendrochilum Orchid. Lycaste Orchid doesn't have thorns and Dendrochilum Orchid doesn't have thorns. Also Lycaste Orchid does not have fragrant flowers. Lycaste Orchid has allergic reactions like Not Available and Dendrochilum Orchid 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 Dendrochilum Orchid and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Lycaste Orchid and Dendrochilum Orchid
Season and care of Lycaste Orchid and Dendrochilum Orchid is important to know. While considering everything about Lycaste Orchid and Dendrochilum Orchid Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lycaste Orchid season is Summer and Fall and Dendrochilum Orchid season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Lycaste Orchid is Not Available and for Dendrochilum Orchid is Not Available while the PH of soil for Lycaste Orchid is Not Available and for Dendrochilum Orchid is Acidic, Neutral.
Lycaste Orchid and Dendrochilum Orchid Physical Information
Lycaste Orchid and Dendrochilum Orchid physical information is very important for comparison. Lycaste Orchid height is 25.40 cm and width 35.60 cm whereas Dendrochilum Orchid height is 45.70 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Lycaste Orchid and Dendrochilum Orchid are as follows:
Lycaste Orchid flower color: Orange, Yellow green, Gold and Light Green
Lycaste Orchid leaf color: Not Available
Dendrochilum Orchid flower color: Light Yellow, Yellow green and Tan
- Dendrochilum Orchid leaf color: Light Green
Care of Lycaste Orchid and Dendrochilum Orchid
Care of Lycaste Orchid and Dendrochilum Orchid include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lycaste Orchid pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Dendrochilum Orchid 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 Dendrochilum Orchid needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
