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Lycaste guatemalensis is a plant belonging to the orchid genus Lycaste.
Distribution[]
Plants are found growing in Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador at elevations around 1000 to 1700 meters
Description[]
Plant blooms in late spring and fall with a single 9 cm wide flower
Culture[]
Grow in diffused bright light and keep in cool to warm temperatures. Keep humidity from 40 to 70%. Water regularly during growing season. The potting media should be a little moist in between waterings. To prevent rot, avoid water from touching leaves. Reduce watering during the winter. Pot plants in 75% fine bark and 25% perlite or in full sphagnum moss.
Naming[]
Common Name:The Guatemalan Lycaste
Synonyms[]
- Lycaste guatemalensis var alba Oakley 2008
- Lycaste skinneri var ipala
- Lycaste virginalis type ipala
