Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Eastern Asia, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Types
not available
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Rocky areas
Deciduous forests, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
11-12
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Orange, Yellow green, Gold, Light Green
White, Purple, Pink, Burgundy, Dark Red, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Multi-Color
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Lance shaped
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, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Cold climate, Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Stem Planting
Cuttings, From bulbs, Rhizome division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Cut leaves after fall, Prune in flowering season
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
Fertilize in early to mid-summer, Fertilzer with low nitrogen content
Pests and Diseases
Black Spot, Scale
Red spider mite, Watery soft rot
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Cold climate
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
convulsions, Dermatitis, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Glowing Skin, Perfumes, Provides herbal hair care, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Unknown
Food for animals, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Analgesic, Antipyretic, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Eye Problems, Gallbladder Diseases, Liver Protection
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
For making oil for cosmetics, Use in Chinese herbology, Used as Ornamental plant
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 nobile
Common Name
Lycaste Orchid, Shell-shaped Anther Lycaste
Dendrobium, Noble Dendrobium, Sentinel Orchid
In Hindi
Lycaste Orchid
Noble Dendrobium
In German
Lycaste Orchidee
Noble Dendrobium
In French
Lycaste orchidée
Dendrobium nobile
In Spanish
Lycaste orquídea
Dendrobium nobile
In Greek
Lycaste ορχιδέα
Dendrobium nobile
In Portuguese
Lycaste orquídea
Nobile Dendrobium
In Polish
Lycaste orchidea
Dendrobium szlachetne
In Latin
braemii orchid
Nobile Dendrobium
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Equisetopsida
Order
Asparagales
Asparagales
Family
Orchidaceae
Orchidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Maxillarieae
Dendrobieae
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Epidendroideae
Season and Care of Lycaste Orchid and Nobile Dendrobium
Season and care of Lycaste Orchid and Nobile Dendrobium is important to know. While considering everything about Lycaste Orchid and Nobile Dendrobium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lycaste Orchid season is Summer and Fall and Nobile Dendrobium season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Lycaste Orchid is Not Available and for Nobile Dendrobium is Not Available while the PH of soil for Lycaste Orchid is Not Available and for Nobile Dendrobium is Acidic, Neutral.
Lycaste Orchid and Nobile Dendrobium Physical Information
Lycaste Orchid and Nobile Dendrobium physical information is very important for comparison. Lycaste Orchid height is 25.40 cm and width 35.60 cm whereas Nobile Dendrobium height is 25.40 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Lycaste Orchid and Nobile Dendrobium are as follows:
Lycaste Orchid flower color: Orange, Yellow green, Gold and Light Green
Lycaste Orchid leaf color: Not Available
Nobile Dendrobium flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Burgundy, Dark Red and Ivory
- Nobile Dendrobium leaf color: Green
Care of Lycaste Orchid and Nobile Dendrobium
Care of Lycaste Orchid and Nobile Dendrobium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lycaste Orchid pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Nobile Dendrobium pruning is done Cut leaves after fall and Prune in flowering season. In summer Lycaste Orchid needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Nobile Dendrobium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.