Species Orchid, Large Leaf Lycaste
Lycastemacrophylla

Family: Orchidaceae (or-kid-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Lycaste (ly-KASS-tee)
Species: macrophylla (mak-roh-FIL-uh)

Synonym:Lycaste filomenoi

Synonym:Lycaste neglecta

Synonym:Lycaste plana

Synonym:Maxillaria macrophylla

Synonym:Maxillaria phyllomega

Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Epiphytes

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Light Shade

Foliage
Herbaceous
Smooth

Foliage Color

Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing

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

Where to Grow
Suitable for growing in containers

Danger

Bloom Color
Brown/Bronze
White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are fragrant

Bloom Size

Bloom Time

Other details

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

Patent Information

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

Seed Collecting