Lycaste

Lycaste virginalis

Author (Scheidw.) Linden

Species 7 awards

Found in 6 countries

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Growing conditions

Intermediate Temperature class

330–1,823m Elevation

11°C Day/night drop

1,804mm Annual rainfall

Mar Dry rest

Temperature

15°N Northern Hemisphere

Day high Night low Range across populations

Rainfall

1,804mm/year

☼ Dry rest period: Mar - reduce watering during these months

Jan 23° 22–25 12° 10–15 50mm

Feb 24° 23–26 11° 11–15 36mm

Mar 26° 25–29 13° 12–16 28mm

Apr 27° 26–29 14° 13–18 51mm

May 28° 27–29 15° 14–18 165mm

Jun 26° 25–27 16° 14–18 298mm

Jul 26° 25–28 15° 14–18 261mm

Aug 26° 25–28 15° 14–18 242mm

Sep 26° 25–27 15° 14–18 302mm

Oct 24° 24–27 15° 14–17 202mm

Nov 23° 22–25 13° 12–17 102mm

Dec 23° 22–25 12° 11–15 67mm

Bloom Season

Based on 7 recorded blooms.

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Awards

Photo: Australian Orchid Council

AM / AOC 2011 'Tai Aus'

80.00 points Exhibited by Lee M. & F. NSW 6 July 2011

Measurements

Flower size 112 × 123 mm Petals 46 × 37 mm Dorsal sepal 66 × 52 mm Lateral sepals 66 × 55 mm Lip 27 × 21 mm

Segments white 155C. Labellum white 155C, callus yellow 4C. One flower on 194mm stem.

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AM / AOC 2001 'Ellen'

80.00 points Exhibited by McCraith G. VIC 6 July 2001

Measurements

Flower size 106 × 112 mm Petals 51 × 37 mm Dorsal sepal 65 × 49 mm Lateral sepals 65 × 49 mm Lip 42 × 21 mm

Segments purple 75B. Labellum white 155C spotted purple 78B. Ten flowers. Stem 240mm.

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HCC / AOC 1990 'Houghton'

76.10 points Exhibited by Johnston Orchids SA 30 August 1990

Measurements

Flower size 40 mm wide Petals 50 × 40 mm Dorsal sepal 80 × 45 mm Lateral sepals 80 × 50 mm Lip 35 × 20 mm

Overall white 155C. Two flowers on one bulb with flowers well worthy of H.C.C.

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HCC / AOC 1987 'Ice Capade'

0.00 points Exhibited by Peninsula Orchids VIC 12 August 1987

Measurements

Flower size 140 × 160 mm Petals 52 × 37 mm Dorsal sepal 80 × 45 mm Lateral sepals 85 × 47 mm Lip 58 × 24 mm

Even crystalline white 155A. Two flowers and two buds on pseudobulb judged. Very large flowers of crystalline white colour. AJ

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HCC / AOC 1987 'White Wings'

0.00 points Exhibited by Hodgins R. VIC 24 September 1987

Measurements

Flower size 115 × 130 mm Petals 4 × 34 mm Dorsal sepal 65 × 47 mm Lateral sepals 64 × 48 mm Lip 45 × 22 mm

Crystalline dear while 155A. Pure white of aesthetic form and equal of previous award, Lyc. skinneri White'.

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HCC / AOC 1984 'Snow White'

77.20 points Exhibited by White J. & A. VIC 12 September 1984

Measurements

Flower size 86 × 90 mm

Two flowers overall 155C.

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AM / AOC 1981 'Snow Queen'

80.40 points Exhibited by Duffy A.P. NSW 3 July 1981

Measurements

Flower size 114 × 42 mm

Across flower 146 mm all over white pale yellow throat

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Award Comparison

Measurement	AM/AOC 2011 'Tai Aus'	AM/AOC 2001 'Ellen'	HCC/AOC 1990 'Houghton'	HCC/AOC 1987 'Ice Capade'	HCC/AOC 1987 'White Wings'	HCC/AOC 1984 'Snow White'	AM/AOC 1981 'Snow Queen'
Flower size	112 × 123 mm	106 × 112 mm	0 × 40 mm	140 × 160 mm	115 × 130 mm	86 × 90 mm	114 × 42 mm
Petals	46 × 37 mm	51 × 37 mm	50 × 40 mm	52 × 37 mm	4 × 34 mm	-	-
Dorsal sepal	66 × 52 mm	65 × 49 mm	80 × 45 mm	80 × 45 mm	65 × 47 mm	-	-
Lateral sepals	66 × 55 mm	65 × 49 mm	80 × 50 mm	85 × 47 mm	64 × 48 mm	-	-
Lip	27 × 21 mm	42 × 21 mm	35 × 20 mm	58 × 24 mm	45 × 22 mm	-	-