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Lycaste

 
 
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Lycaste habitat extends from Mexico to Bolivia. Many are enchantingly fragrant. Though most are medium to large plants with very large flowers there are at least two small species. Since they grow in mid to high elevations and are at times even subjected to nighttime frosts, they were considered low light growing plants. We now know that to get the best flowering Lycastes require high light, good humidity, and intermediate temperatures. The hate to be dry. To varying degrees they all loose their leaves before flowering. Anguloas are closely allied to Lycaste and contribute their tulip look and broad sepals to the stunning Angulocastes.


Anguloa uniflora

Bubble scented piggies in a blanket.


Lycaste bradeorum

One of the species that go through a drier semi dormant period.


Lycaste campbellii

Chartreuse to yellow with green tips. Lip butter yellow. Miniature.


Lycaste cruenta

Yellow-orange, red marking on lip. Spicy fragrance.


Lycaste denningiana

Large flowers on tall stems. Stunning contrast in colour.


Lycaste ciliata

Spicy scent very strong late in day and night. Wall of flowers.


Lycaste macrophylla

Dark bronze over green.


Lycaste reichenbachii

Lots of flowers on medium sized plants.


Lycaste skinneri

The base of all large flowered Lycaste. A sib cross of two AM clones.


Lycaste schilleriana

Long chocolate sepals. Pink lip. Very stately. This is the huge Panamanian form. 18-20 cm appear over 6-8 months.


Lycaste schilleriana

Long chocolate sepals. Pink lip. Very stately. This Ecuadorian form is smaller and fuller.


Lycaste Cassiopea ‘Wyld Lips’ AM/AOS

Unusual orange beauty. Free blooming. Division.


Lycasteria Tropical Honey

(Bifrenaria aureo-fulva x Lycaste Jason) A new direction in breeding. Other Lycasterias have been almost impossible to bloom. Mandarin multifloral. Very limited. The first to bloom received an AD/AOS.


Maxillaria tenuifolia ‘Coconut Cream’

Strong coconut scent. Russet.

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