{"product_id":"lycaste-skinneri-alba","title":"Lycaste skinneri alba – intensely fragrant flowers","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLycaste skinneri alba\u003c\/strong\u003e, also known as \u003cem\u003eLycaste virginalis\u003c\/em\u003e, is a species from Central America, valued for its large, waxy, white, intensely fragrant flowers. A mature plant may produce several individual flowers, usually from autumn to spring; each flower remains decorative for several weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdentity and flowering.\u003c\/strong\u003e The plant forms large pseudobulbs with long leaves, and the flowers emerge from the base of the youngest mature pseudobulb. The pure white color of the alba form has made the species important in Lycaste hybridization. Plants may be delivered without flowers, and the flowering cycle depends on the plant’s maturity and the conditions during the previous season.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight and temperature.\u003c\/strong\u003e Provide bright, filtered light and an airy location. Lycaste skinneri prefers cooler conditions than many houseplant orchids; avoid heat waves, very hot windows, and dry air. The difference between day and night temperatures helps the pseudobulbs mature.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering and fertilizing.\u003c\/strong\u003e During active growth, water thoroughly and allow the excess to drain away. When the leaves begin to recede after the pseudobulbs have matured, gradually reduce watering without forcing extreme dryness. During the active period, apply diluted \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/secretgarden.ro\/products\/fertilizant-premium-pentru-orhidee\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eorchid fertilizer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePotting medium and repotting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use a stable pot and an airy mix that retains moderate moisture; \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/secretgarden.ro\/products\/substrat-orhidee-cambria\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epotting medium for vigorous-growing orchids\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e is a suitable base. Repot when new roots appear and avoid dividing a small plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSigns to watch for.\u003c\/strong\u003e Wrinkled pseudobulbs indicate thirst or damaged roots; soft bases indicate overwatering. A lack of flowers is most often related to insufficient light, consistently high temperatures, or a plant that has not yet reached maturity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Floraria Secret Garden (SG)","offers":[{"title":"without flowers","offer_id":41089393262790,"sku":null,"price":24.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0558\/5551\/3798\/products\/13930.jpg?v=1634467940","url":"https:\/\/secretgarden.ro\/en-lu\/products\/lycaste-skinneri-alba","provider":"Secret Garden Plant Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}