Lycaste (Ida) ciliata in bloom

[jessetukkers]

hello,

in what mixture of compost can i cutivate this specie at the best?

grtz jesse

[smweaver]

Hello, Jesse. This is an adaptable species and isn't too particular about the mix. I grow it in equal parts New Zealand sphagnum moss, medium-grade coconut husk chips and pumice. In the past, however, the same plant also grew very well in nothing but fine- to medium-grade bark.

Steve