Species Orchid, Sweet Scented Lycaste

Lycastearomatica

Family
Orchidaceae (or-kid-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Lycaste (ly-KASS-tee)
Species
aromatica (ar-oh-MAT-ih-kuh)
Synonym
Colax aromaticus
Maxillaria aromatica
Selbyana aromatica
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Velvet/Fuzzy
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Bloom Color
Bright Yellow
Green
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Epiphytes
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Regional

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St. John's, NL (Zone 5b) | April 2005 | neutral

This orchid is deciduous in nature. In summer, large, ribbed leaves appear which strat to yellow then finally die-away come winter. At ...Read More

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