Lycaste macrobulbon

[Lars Kurth]

First flowerting of this plant ... not all buds are open yet. Can't wait: lovely scent of cinnamon

[Stitzelweller]

Nice flower, Lars!

Please, consider that your plant might be mislabeled? Your flower looks more like a Lyc cruenta than a Lyc macrobulbon.

Your description of the fragrance is also consistent with cruenta.

[Lars Kurth]

Please, consider that your plant might be mislabeled? Your flower looks more like a Lyc cruenta than a Lyc macrobulbon.

Your description of the fragrance is also consistent with cruenta.

I bought it from Bush Orchids, who normally is really good with determining plants. I did think that macrobulbon flowers in spring, not in winter. So I was a bit sceptical as to what it is. But then cruenta does flower in spring too.

The colour is also a really deep canary yellow with an orange tinge. I am no Lycaste specialist. Any views are welcome ...

[Stitzelweller]

My first Lyc cruenta ('Nisqually' HCC/AOS), begins to flower every year around December. It has one bud already. I expect many more to develop in December and January into at least March. Yes, a larger number of cruenta flower in Spring however, a significant number flower during the months named above.

[Lars Kurth]

Thank you: cruenta would be possible. I looked at pictures of bradeorum and some of the other yellow Lycaste, but it is really hard to tell what is what without a proper description and experience with Lycaste. In any case: I must say I really like Lycaste. I got one as a present from a friend earlier this year, and loved it. So I had a get a few more ...

[Lars Kurth]

Pretty sure it is cruenta now: see the red blotch at the base