Lycaste cruenta advice

[Dalachin]

I just received a Lycaste cruenta in a net pot from Andy’s, with a flower on bare bulbs. It is in a basket that clearly has been kept very moist with liberal miss growth. Andy’s “tip” is water ever two weeks. My intermediate temp location is a windowsill with lights and a humidifier, any advice?

[Leafmite]

I would call Andy's or write him an email (he will usually call you when he gets a chance) and ask him what he recommends. He is amazing.

One time, I did a group order with some other orchid society members and one of the members ordered an expensive orchid I knew nothing about and I had to keep it alive until the next meeting, a few weeks away! I wrote him an email and he called and told me just what to do. I handed over a perfectly healthy plant and it is still doing well years later.

[Dalachin]

That’s a good idea!

[Leafmite]

He runs a good business...he really cares about his customers.

[Dalachin]

It woke up and is looking good, fingers crossed!

[Clawhammer]

Personally I would up-pot right now. New roots are going to start soon and the new bulbs are going to be big (chonky). I'd stick with the moss and upsize the basket, or may put it in a clay pot.

[estación seca]

You probably figured this out... the every two weeks advice was during winter dormancy. These need to be very wet in growth.

[Dalachin]

Originally Posted by Clawhammer

Personally I would up-pot right now. New roots are going to start soon and the new bulbs are going to be big (chonky). I'd stick with the moss and upsize the basket, or may put it in a clay pot.

Good call. The biggest plastic pots I have are 6” and the basket was nearly this size, so I went with an 8” clay azalea pot. Tons of roots. There is a layer of hydroton in the bottom of the pot.

And I plan on watering to keep it moist through the growing season.

[Dalachin]

It’s blooming! So excited. The first bud is open.

[Roberta]

Fragrant?