Sudamerlycaste rikii

Also known as: Rik's Sudamerlycaste or Lycaste barringtoniae var. grandiflora in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Departamento de Narino - Colombia Departamento del Huila - Colombia

General Information

Rik's Sudamerlycaste is a cool to warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Colombia. It is named after the Belgian Orchid Enthusiast Current.

Flower Size

6.5 - 6.5 cm

Small

Medium

Large

Temperature

9 - 22 °C

Cold

Cool

Intermediate

Warm

Hot

Light

8000 - 8000 lux

Full Shade

Low

Medium

High

Full Sun

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous erect leaves

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Spring

Blooming Season

Spring

Fertiliser

These plants do well with slow release fertiliser at the rate of 2-3 pellets per cup (250ml) of media. Additional fertiliser during the growth period may be beneficial, but not necessary.