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Lycaste tricolor is a plant belonging to the orchid genus Lycaste.
Distribution[]
Plants are found growing in Costa Rica and Panama at elevations of 600 to 1000 meters
Description[]
Plant blooms in the spring with a single 6.4 cm wide flower. Flowers are fragrant
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.
Varieties[]
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Lycaste tricolor variant | petals are pink and sepals are brown, lip is pink |
Naming[]
Common Name:The Three-Colored Lycaste
Synonyms[]
- Maxillaria tricolor Klotzsch 1852