Lyc. Shoalhaven in bloom
 

Still playing with my new camera :). This is Lyc. Shoalhaven. It has only 3 pbulbs and one bloom and another bud about to open. I had remembered it as being pure white, so I was pleased to see the subtle yellow on the lip. I grow this one shady and keep it moist while it is growing. Outdoors in the summer. I use KLN monthly in the spring/summer to encourage new growth and then back off a bit as the new growth matures. MSU in minute quantity (i.e. 1/2 teaspoon/1.5 gallons) at almost every watering. I understand that Lycastes like few medium yearly, so after it blooms I will repot it, probably in the same pot.

I really do like the Lycastes. I wished they bloomed multiple times a year. I think I need to get some more :)

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Love it! I'm beginning to get attached to Lycastes too! We have a lot at Fishing Creek orchids and I love to go in an see and smell them when they bloom!! WE have one that Steve got an FCC on, it's INCREDIBLE!

Bob,
Will Fishing Creek be at the DCOS show? I'm always looking for my next great plant!

By DCOS,in washington DC? If so, yes!? We will be at the MOS show in Timonium, MD, and the NCOS (National Capitol Orchid Society) show in Washington DC.

Bob,
DCOS is Deep Cut Orchid Society. There show is next week in Holmdel NJ.

I see. We will not be attending that show. I think we will be in NJ for the Shore Orchid Fest at Silva's though.

Ooo! Lovely!

Beautiful! I saw my first real lycastes at the NNJOS and they were so much bigger than I had imagined! I want one!!!!

Thanks for sharing!

Carrie,

I just got a shipment of mixed Lycastes in. They will be in the Tewkesbury sales area at the Deep Cut show.

Br,
Kim

Kim,
Save the best ones for me :). See you on Wed.