A beautiful orchid with triangular shaped, richly cinnamon-scented blooms. Max Height 30cm. Max Spread 30cm. Flowers March to June. Bright room away from direct sunlight. Min temp 55°F / 12°C.
Lycaste aromatica
A beautiful orchid with triangular shaped, richly cinnamon-scented blooms
Category: Houseplants
Additional information
Generic | Lycaste |
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Species | aromatica |
Varietry | |
Common Name | |
Flower Colour | gold, yellow |
Soil | |
Aspect | Bright room away from direct sunlight |
Foliage | Deciduous |
Height | 30cm |
Family | Orchidaceae |
Spread | 30cm |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Clump-forming |
Fragrance | TRUE |
Foliage Colour | green |
Flowers From | March, June |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
Protection | |
Hardiness | Min temp 55°F / 12°C |
Planting | |
Care | Water with rain water, Water with tepid water, Liquid feed fortnightly during growing season, Keep dry when dormant |
Border | Houseplant, Conservatory plant |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
Pests and diseases | Red spider mite, Mealy bugs, Aphids, Whiteflies |
Maintenance | Re-pot if necessary in spring using a suitable potting compost, Surround Pot with moist peat to maintain high humidity |
Propagation | Division |
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