Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
California
Types
not available
Not Available
Habitat
Rocky areas
Chaparral, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
7-10
Sunset Zone
H2, 24
H1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Orange, Yellow green, Gold, Light Green
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
Needs watering once a week, Water well when planted
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Consistently
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Not Available
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune ocassionally
prune nearly to the ground in late fall
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Black Spot, Scale
Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Unknown
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
antimicrobial, Astringent, Gum Problems, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Leaves
Flower Stalk
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
LYCASTE cochleata
ROMNEYA coulteri
Common Name
Lycaste Orchid, Shell-shaped Anther Lycaste
Matilija Poppy
In Hindi
Lycaste Orchid
Matilija Poppy
In German
Lycaste Orchidee
Matilija Poppy
In French
Lycaste orchidée
Matilija Poppy
In Spanish
Lycaste orquídea
Matilija amapola
In Greek
Lycaste ορχιδέα
Matilija παπαρούνας
In Portuguese
Lycaste orquídea
Matilija Poppy
In Polish
Lycaste orchidea
Matilija Poppy
In Latin
braemii orchid
Matilija Poppy
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Papaverales
Family
Orchidaceae
Papaveraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Maxillarieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Papaveroideae
Properties of Lycaste Orchid and Matilija Poppy
Wondering what are the properties of Lycaste Orchid and Matilija Poppy? We provide you with everything About Lycaste Orchid and Matilija Poppy. Lycaste Orchid doesn't have thorns and Matilija Poppy doesn't have thorns. Also Lycaste Orchid does not have fragrant flowers. Lycaste Orchid has allergic reactions like Not Available and Matilija Poppy 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 Matilija Poppy and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Lycaste Orchid and Matilija Poppy
Season and care of Lycaste Orchid and Matilija Poppy is important to know. While considering everything about Lycaste Orchid and Matilija Poppy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lycaste Orchid season is Summer and Fall and Matilija Poppy season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Lycaste Orchid is Not Available and for Matilija Poppy is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lycaste Orchid is Not Available and for Matilija Poppy is Neutral, Alkaline.
Lycaste Orchid and Matilija Poppy Physical Information
Lycaste Orchid and Matilija Poppy physical information is very important for comparison. Lycaste Orchid height is 25.40 cm and width 35.60 cm whereas Matilija Poppy height is 120.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Lycaste Orchid and Matilija Poppy are as follows:
Lycaste Orchid flower color: Orange, Yellow green, Gold and Light Green
Lycaste Orchid leaf color: Not Available
Matilija Poppy flower color: White and Yellow
- Matilija Poppy leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Lycaste Orchid and Matilija Poppy
Care of Lycaste Orchid and Matilija Poppy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lycaste Orchid pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Matilija Poppy pruning is done prune nearly to the ground in late fall. In summer Lycaste Orchid needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Matilija Poppy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.