Orchids Plant Care

Jump to content.

Search

Navigation

Contributors

Feeds

We Recommend

Orchid Bulbs

For quality flower bulbs and perennial plants at rock bottom prices, go to Blooming Bulb
Quality plants at great prices, come see what we mean atDirect Gardening
Click here for $20 off your first order of $50 or more at Michigan Bulb!
Beautiful Perennials as low as $6.99 at Brecks Bulbs
Click here to save on orders at Gurney's Seed and Nursery
Visit America's Favorite Garden Center Since 1849 - Spring Hill Nursery
Free $20 off any order of $50 or more on flowers at Henry Fields!

Orchid Plant Gardens

Planters, pots and flower boxes for orchid plants at NewPro Containers
Indoor flower pots, planters and containers for home or office interiors at wholesale pricing with free shipping at Indoor Flower Pots

Orchid Plant Books

Easy Orchids - Lycaste Skinneri

I define “easy” orchids as those that can be grown indoors in mild climates in homes that have the heating on during the daytime in winter.

This species was introduced from Guatemala in 1840 by George Ure-Skinner, after whom it was named. Today, it is the national flower of that country. This is an extremely pretty and variable species that was once grown extensively in collections, and the many color forms were all collected. Today it is very rare, and it is the colorful hybrids that have been produced from it that are more often seen. The species is usually encountered under the above name, although botanically it is describes as L. virginalis. The plant is semi-deciduous and enjoys cool conditions, with plenty of water in the summer and a dry rest in the winter. One flower per spike appears in the spring and will last for six weeks.

Flower Size: 4 inches (10cm) across

Flower Spike: 8 inches (20cm)

Plant Height: 1 1/2 feet (45cm)

Pot Size: 4 inches (10cm)

November 12, 2007 comment TrackBack-URI