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Lycaste lasioglossa is a plant belonging to the orchid genus Lycaste.
Distribution[]
Plants are found growing in the cloud forest of Mexico,Guatemala, El Salvador, and Honduras at elevations around 1400 to 1800 meters
Description[]
Plant blooms from winter to spring with a single 14 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 Shaggy-Lipped Lycaste
Synonyms[]
- Lycaste lasioglossa var flava Tinschert ex Oakley 2008
- Lycaste lasioglossa var minor ex Oakley 2008
- Lycaste macropogon Rchb.f 1888; Maxillaria lasioglossa Beer ?