Lycaste aromatica

Nice one, William. This is a favorite of mine, too. I always feel that Lycaste is an under-appreciated Genus. Have you ever noticed that you rarely see them mounted? I have mine mounted on tree fern and it is thriving. However, after the blooms are just a few days old they start getting the black spots (probably Botrytis?) so I am not sure if it needs better air movement, less water or what. Any suggestions?

 

I mounted a couple of runts from a flask of Lycaste skinneri about 4 years ago on a horizontal mount and they now bloom regularly.

I give this a significant dry rest in the winter and it does really well.

 

Marni, for the "dry rest" are you talking about aromatica or skinneri? With my aromatica I lessen the amount of water in the winter but don't give it a dry rest. I find that the leaves stay on until the new growths start emerging which may boost the blooming. I may try a dry rest this winter and see what happens.

 

I was talking about aromatica. I don't rest the skinneri.

 

I have never counted the blooms per growth. Good question. Here is a plant photo I took just a few minutes ago. The blooming is way past the prime.

 

Thank you, Nora.