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Species Orchid, Large Leaf Lycaste

Lycastemacrophylla

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Lycaste macrophylla by Todd_Boland
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Family
Orchidaceae (or-kid-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Lycaste (ly-KASS-tee)
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Species
macrophylla (mak-roh-FIL-uh)
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Synonym
Lycaste filomenoi
Lycaste neglecta
Lycaste plana
Maxillaria macrophylla
Maxillaria phyllomega
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Smooth
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing

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Hardiness
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger

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Bloom Color
Brown/Bronze
White/Near White
Bloom Time

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Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Epiphytes
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Seed Collecting

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