Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Mexico, Caribbean, Central America, South America, Argentina
Types
not available
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Rocky areas
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
8-15
Sunset Zone
H2, 24
H1, H2, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Prostrate/Trailing
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Orange, Yellow green, Gold, Light Green
Yellow green, Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Gray Green, Silver, Gray
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Oblovate
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
Not Available
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
Not Available
In Summer
Lots of watering
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
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
Not Available
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
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
No
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Unknown
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Not Available
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Hanging Basket, Tropical
Botanical Name
LYCASTE cochleata
TILLANDSIA usneoides
Common Name
Lycaste Orchid, Shell-shaped Anther Lycaste
Graybeard, Spanish Moss
In Hindi
Lycaste Orchid
Hydrangea
In German
Lycaste Orchidee
Hortensie
In French
Lycaste orchidée
Hortensia
In Spanish
Lycaste orquídea
Hortensia
In Greek
Lycaste ορχιδέα
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Lycaste orquídea
Hortênsia
In Polish
Lycaste orchidea
Hortensja
In Latin
braemii orchid
Hibiscus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Not Available
Class
Liliopsida
Not Available
Order
Asparagales
Not Available
Family
Orchidaceae
Bromeliaceae
Genus
Lycaste
Not Available
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Maxillarieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Lycaste Orchid and Spanish Moss
Wondering what are the properties of Lycaste Orchid and Spanish Moss? We provide you with everything About Lycaste Orchid and Spanish Moss. Lycaste Orchid doesn't have thorns and Spanish Moss doesn't have thorns. Also Lycaste Orchid does not have fragrant flowers. Lycaste Orchid has allergic reactions like Not Available and Spanish Moss 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 Spanish Moss and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Lycaste Orchid and Spanish Moss
Season and care of Lycaste Orchid and Spanish Moss is important to know. While considering everything about Lycaste Orchid and Spanish Moss Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lycaste Orchid season is Summer and Fall and Spanish Moss season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Lycaste Orchid is Not Available and for Spanish Moss is Not Available while the PH of soil for Lycaste Orchid is Not Available and for Spanish Moss is Not Available.
Lycaste Orchid and Spanish Moss Physical Information
Lycaste Orchid and Spanish Moss physical information is very important for comparison. Lycaste Orchid height is 25.40 cm and width 35.60 cm whereas Spanish Moss height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Lycaste Orchid and Spanish Moss are as follows:
Lycaste Orchid flower color: Orange, Yellow green, Gold and Light Green
Lycaste Orchid leaf color: Not Available
Spanish Moss flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
- Spanish Moss leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Care of Lycaste Orchid and Spanish Moss
Care of Lycaste Orchid and Spanish Moss include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lycaste Orchid pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Spanish Moss 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 Spanish Moss needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.
