Lycaste Salesiana

An outstanding hybrid crossing Lyc. John Ezzy with Lyc. Muromachi, developing large, flattened pseudobulbs paired with broad, heavily pleated foliage. The upright inflorescences display magnificent, triangular, waxy flowers with exceptional substance and structural grace, creating a highly sophisticated display that will captivate any collector.

• Light: Medium to bright indirect light with 50–70% shade cloth; provide adequate shading to safeguard the large, thin-textured leaves from sunburn.
• Temperature: 55–80°F (13–27°C); tolerates a flexible intermediate thermal range and benefits significantly from noticeable day-to-night drops.
• Humidity: 50–70%; maintain steady atmospheric humidity alongside good ventilation to discourage leaf spotting.
• Watering: Water heavily during active growth to keep the medium consistently damp, then significantly reduce moisture once the pseudobulbs fully mature.

Additional Notes

Cultivating this medium to large-statured plant in a moisture-retentive, well-draining terrestrial mix ensures optimal root development to support its large, long-lasting blossoms. Ships bare root, well established, and needs a gentle rehydration at an intermediate temperature before potting upon arrival.