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Lycaste skinneri

Discussion in 'Orchid Species' started by Luis Ortiz, Jun 15, 2014.

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  1. Jun 15, 2014 #1
    Luis Ortiz

    Luis Ortiz New Member

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    Here is my Lycaste skinneri. It was a gift given to me. Im kinda concerned that it flowered now in summer, and that the flower is inside this years new growth. I grow it in intermediate temperatures, max. 85F, at night, 65 F. In December it flowered normal.
     

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  2. Jun 15, 2014 #2
    Marni

    Marni Well-Known Member Staff Member Supporting Member

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    Welcome to the forum. I find my Lycaste skinneri can bloom at odd times of the year and have no adverse effect. I have 2 in flower now. But I have never seen the flower coming out of the new growth as they normally come from the base of the pseudobulb. I don't know that there is much that I would do but wait and see what happens with the flower.
     
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  3. Jun 15, 2014 #3
    Luis Ortiz

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    Thanks Marni. :)
     
  4. Jun 15, 2014 #4
    Luis Ortiz

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    I have Lycastinae fever jaja. I love this group of orchids. I got pricked by my Lycaste aromatica and got infected with Lycaste fever jaja
     
  5. Jun 16, 2014 #5
    Marni

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    I have something of the same problem. But it has gotten worse and I'm even making lycaste hybrids!
     
  6. Jun 16, 2014 #6
    Luis Ortiz

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    JAJAJA nice. Im also growing some anguloa species. They do very well where I live at. Im really interested in finding a source for Lycaste skinneri var. alba
     
  7. Jun 16, 2014 #7
    Marni

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    For the present time, I don't have an answer. Judging by the number of people who ask me, they aren't easy to find. I am line breeding L skinneri alba, but it is a slow process. If you want to discuss this further, message me through the "Conversations".
     
  8. Jun 16, 2014 #8
    KellyW

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    Luis, welcome to Orchids Forum. Where do you live?
     
  9. Jun 16, 2014 #9
    Luis Ortiz

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    I live in the mountain area of Puerto Rico