Lycaste skinneri alba orchid - intensely fragrant flowers
without flowers (8-10.5 cm pot)
€20,95
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Lycaste skinneri, also known as Lycaste virginalis, is an epiphytic species native to Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador, and Honduras, found at altitudes of 1650 meters above sea level.
The species was discovered in 1843 by John Lindley (February 5, 1799 – November 1, 1865), an English botanist, gardener, and orchid specialist, initially classified under the genus Maxillaria.
From its large pseudobulbs grow long leaves, and the flowers, usually solitary, are triangular, growing from the base of the youngest pseudobulb and measuring between 10 and 15 centimeters. These range from pure white (in the "Alba" variety) to various shades of pink. This purity of color makes it the best candidate for creating Lycaste hybrids.
The flowering period is between November and April, peaking at the end of January and the beginning of February. A mature plant can produce between 4 and 12 flowers during the flowering period, and these can last up to 6-8 weeks.
The flowers are waxy, 15 cm in diameter, and strongly fragrant.
Consult the complete care guide for Lycaste skinneri here. Gen/Type: Lycaste Fragrant flowers: YES
Lycaste skinneri alba orchid - intensely fragrant flowers
€20,95
The species was discovered in 1843 by John Lindley (February 5, 1799 – November 1, 1865), an English botanist, gardener, and orchid specialist, initially classified under the genus Maxillaria.
From its large pseudobulbs grow long leaves, and the flowers, usually solitary, are triangular, growing from the base of the youngest pseudobulb and measuring between 10 and 15 centimeters. These range from pure white (in the "Alba" variety) to various shades of pink. This purity of color makes it the best candidate for creating Lycaste hybrids.
The flowering period is between November and April, peaking at the end of January and the beginning of February. A mature plant can produce between 4 and 12 flowers during the flowering period, and these can last up to 6-8 weeks.
The flowers are waxy, 15 cm in diameter, and strongly fragrant.
Consult the complete care guide for Lycaste skinneri here. Gen/Type: Lycaste Fragrant flowers: YES