Plants in genus lycaste
Lycaste dowiana
Lycaste dowiana is a striking epiphytic orchid native to Central America, especially Costa Rica and Panama. It is celebrated for its large, showy flowers in vibrant shades of yellow, orange, and red. This orchid flourishes in humid, shaded environments, making it a captivating addition to any collection.
Lycaste macrophylla
Lycaste macrophylla is a terrestrial orchid native to Central and South America, known for its showy flowers with a distinctive lip shape. It thrives in humid and shaded environments, making it a unique addition to collections of exotic plants. The alba variety features white flowers, adding a touch of elegance to orchid displays.
Lycaste tricolor
Lycaste tricolor is an orchid species native to Central and South America, distinguished by its flowers featuring three distinct colors. It thrives in humid, shaded environments, making it well-suited for tropical gardens or indoor cultivation. This orchid is appreciated for its unique floral display and adaptability to various growing conditions.
Lycaste cruenta
Lycaste cruenta is an epiphytic orchid native to Central and South America, known for its large, waxy flowers with greenish-yellow petals and bright orange labellum. The flowers, which can number over 20 per plant, emit a sweet cinnamon scent in the evening. This orchid thrives in humid, shaded environments and features pseudobulbs and long leaves that shed before flowering. Its striking appearance and fragrance make it a popular choice for orchid enthusiasts.
Lycaste powellii
Lycaste powellii is a terrestrial orchid native to Panama, known for its unique adaptation to the local environment. This orchid is appreciated for its exotic appeal and is a rare find outside its natural habitat.
Lycaste luminosa
Lycaste luminosa is an epiphytic orchid species found in Central and South America, known for its showy flowers with vibrant colors and patterns. It flourishes in humid and shaded environments, making it a popular choice for orchid enthusiasts.
Lycaste puntarenasensis
Lycaste puntarenasensis is a unique orchid variation found in the Boquete region, known for its distinct flower color, size, or growth habits. This species is part of the Lycaste genus, celebrated for its captivating blooms and adaptability to various environments.
Lycaste brevispatha
Lycaste brevispatha, or 'Short-Spurred Lycaste', is an orchid native to Central America. It is characterized by its single flower per inflorescence, which features a short spur, making it a unique addition to orchid collections.
Lycaste schilleriana
Lycaste schilleriana is an epiphytic orchid native to Central and South America, known for its large, waxy flowers in green, brown, and maroon hues. It thrives in humid, shaded environments and is a striking addition to any orchid collection.
Lycaste 'Gladys Eljuri'
This orchid hybrid was created by Ecuagenera in 2010 and is a cross between Lyc. Kiama and Lyc. Alan Salzman. It combines the best traits of its parent plants, resulting in a unique and attractive orchid.
Lycaste lucianiana
Lycaste lucianiana is an orchid hybrid resulting from a cross between Lyc. lasioglossa and Lyc. virginalis. This plant is part of the Lycaste genus, known for its striking flowers and is a popular choice among orchid enthusiasts.
Lycaste xytriophora
Lycaste xytriophora, known as the 'Three-Lip Lycaste', is a terrestrial orchid found from Costa Rica to Ecuador. It is characterized by its epiphytic growth and flowers with three distinct lips or segments. The flowers vary in color and pattern, and the plant thrives in humid and shaded environments. Lycaste xytriophora adds an exotic touch to orchid collections.