Lycate wild court (canopée) x Lycaste Rouge Bright

Lycaste Wild Court × Lycaste Rouge Bright
(Epiphytic/terrestrial hybrid orchid, lot of 15 in vitro plants)
1. Identification and Origin
 
 
Scientific name: Horticultural hybrid between Lycaste 'Wild Court' and Lycaste 'Rouge Bright'.
 
 
Origin: Horticultural selection, parent species are native to Central America.
 
 
Natural habitat: Cultivated under controlled conditions, inspired by humid and shaded forests.

3. Cultivation Conditions (Lot of 15 in vitro plants)
Temperature
 
 
Day: 18–25°C.
 
 
Night: 13–16°C (day/night drop is essential for blooming).
 
 
To avoid: <10°C or >30°C. [1]

Humidity
 
 
Ideal rate: 70–80%.
 
 
Tip: Maintain constant humidity, especially during the active growth phase. Use a misting system for the in vitro plantlets. [1]

Light
 
 
Intensity: Filtered light (east/west window or greenhouse shading).
 
 
To avoid: Direct sunlight during hot hours.

Watering
 
 
In vitro: Keep the medium slightly moist, avoid standing water.
 
 
Post-deflasking / Post-transplanting: Moderate watering, allow to dry slightly between waterings.

Fertilizer
 
 
In vitro: Diluted nutrient solution (1/4 of standard dose) every 2 weeks.
 
 
Post-deflasking / Post-transplanting: Orchid fertilizer (1/2 dose) during growth.

Ventilation
 
 
In vitro: Ensure light air circulation to prevent mold.
 
 
Acclimation: Gradually increase ventilation.

Repotting
 
 
Substrate: Fine bark + perlite + charcoal to promote drainage.