Lycaste ciliata is a deciduous species orchid from Central and South America, admired for its elegant, waxy flowers and graceful growth habit. The blooms are typically shades of green, cream, or yellow-green and are often produced from leafless pseudobulbs during the dormant season. The plants offered are well-established specimens. Some leaves may display cosmetic spotting, which is common on older Lycaste foliage and does not affect the health, vigour, or flowering potential of the plant. Care Light: Bright filtered light. Avoid harsh afternoon sun. Water: Keep evenly moist during active growth. Reduce watering significantly once leaves begin to yellow and drop. Temperature: Intermediate growing; ideally 12–28°C. Humidity: Prefers moderate to high humidity with good air movement. Media: Fine to medium orchid bark mix with excellent drainage. Feeding: Regular feeding during active growth. Reduce or stop feeding during dormancy. Key Characteristics Flower size: Approximately 5–8 cm Flower colour: Green to yellow-green tones Spike habit: Single flowers produced from the base of mature pseudobulbs Blooming season: Winter to spring Fragrance: Lightly fragrant to fragrance absent Plant size: Medium-sized deciduous orchid Growth habit: Clumping pseudobulb-forming species
