My first blooming Lycaste
18 years ago
Lycaste macrophylla.. I got the plant not really caring for it - an orchid buddy had an extra seedling, and she sold it to me for 6 dollars.
I have always wanted L. skinneri, but with warm growing conditions, settled for macrophylla. Planted it in straight sphag, and forgot about it. Until I saw buds :)
It is fragrant - what a surprise! And the flowers are much larger than I thought..
Now, where can I get Lycaste Balliae (skinneri x macrophylla)? Sounds like the best of both worlds...
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Olya
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