Lycaste sp. (Lycaste)

Lycaste sp. (Lycaste) lime green flower close up on plant with long wide leaves
Lycaste sp. (Lycaste) lime green flower cluster with slender petals and broad emerald foliage.

Botanical name: Lycaste sp.

Common name: Lycaste

Family: Orchidaceae

Origin: Mexico to Honduras

USDA Zone: 9-10

Small plant 2-5 ftPlant form: Small
Plant mature sizeMature height: 2-5 ft
Semi-shadeSun exposure: Semi-shade
Cold toleranceCold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryEpiphyte plantWatering: Regular; moderate; epiphyte. Needs light, frequent misting or soaking to stay hydrated.
Pink flowersWhite, off-white flowersYellow, orange flowersUnusual colorFlower color: Pink; white and off-white; yellow, orange; unusual color
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Deciduous plantFoliage: Deciduous
Fragrant plantFragrance: Fragrant; perfume plant

Lycaste is a genus of orchids that contains about 30 species with egg-shaped pseudobulbs and thin, plicate (pleated) leaves. Some Lycaste blooms have a unique fragrance - the scent of Lyc. aromatica has been variously described as cinnamon or clove.




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