Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Mexico, Central America
Types
not available
Not Available
Habitat
Rocky areas
Tropical rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
10-13
Sunset Zone
H2, 24
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Orange, Yellow green, Gold, Light Green
Orange, Gold, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, 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
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally
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
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
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, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
LYCASTE cochleata
GUARIANTHE aurantiaca
Common Name
Lycaste Orchid, Shell-shaped Anther Lycaste
Orange Cattleya, Orange Guarianthe Orchid
In Hindi
Lycaste Orchid
ऑरेंज Cattleya
In German
Lycaste Orchidee
Orange Cattleya
In French
Lycaste orchidée
orange Cattleya
In Spanish
Lycaste orquídea
Orange Cattleya
In Greek
Lycaste ορχιδέα
πορτοκαλί Cattleya
In Portuguese
Lycaste orquídea
laranja Cattleya
In Polish
Lycaste orchidea
pomarańczowy Cattleya
In Latin
braemii orchid
Oncidium aureum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Asparagales
Family
Orchidaceae
Orchidaceae
Genus
Lycaste
Chrysobalanus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Maxillarieae
Epidendreae
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Epidendroideae
Properties of Lycaste Orchid and Orange Cattleya
Wondering what are the properties of Lycaste Orchid and Orange Cattleya? We provide you with everything About Lycaste Orchid and Orange Cattleya. Lycaste Orchid doesn't have thorns and Orange Cattleya doesn't have thorns. Also Lycaste Orchid does not have fragrant flowers. Lycaste Orchid has allergic reactions like Not Available and Orange Cattleya 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 Orange Cattleya and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Lycaste Orchid and Orange Cattleya
Season and care of Lycaste Orchid and Orange Cattleya is important to know. While considering everything about Lycaste Orchid and Orange Cattleya Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lycaste Orchid season is Summer and Fall and Orange Cattleya season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Lycaste Orchid is Not Available and for Orange Cattleya is Not Available while the PH of soil for Lycaste Orchid is Not Available and for Orange Cattleya is Not Available.
Lycaste Orchid and Orange Cattleya Physical Information
Lycaste Orchid and Orange Cattleya physical information is very important for comparison. Lycaste Orchid height is 25.40 cm and width 35.60 cm whereas Orange Cattleya height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Lycaste Orchid and Orange Cattleya are as follows:
Lycaste Orchid flower color: Orange, Yellow green, Gold and Light Green
Lycaste Orchid leaf color: Not Available
Orange Cattleya flower color: Orange, Gold and Orange Red
- Orange Cattleya leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Lycaste Orchid and Orange Cattleya
Care of Lycaste Orchid and Orange Cattleya include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lycaste Orchid pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Orange Cattleya 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 Orange Cattleya needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.