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January 24, 2011

What's blooming at Baltimore's Rawlings Conservatory?

Photo by Michael Lemmon

Lycaste Consobrina

Lycastes are a genus of orchids named after the beautiful daughter of King Priam and Queen Hecuba of Troy.

They are easy to grow and produce large triangular shaped flowers in many different colors. Most are fragrant and long lasting, making them a favorite among orchid growers.

This Mexican beauty, the Lycaste Consobrina, has a strong cinnamon scent. Lycastes prefer warmer temperatures in the spring and summer months with cooler conditions in the winter when they will require a little more light. They like a well-draining medium, a moderate level of humidity and good air circulation.

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About Susan Reimer

Susan Reimer has spent 16 years writing about raising kids - among other topics - in her column for The Baltimore Sun. And every time son Joseph or daughter Jessie passed another milestone - driver's license, college, wedding or a move to a new military duty station - she has planted another garden. Now she will be writing about those gardens - and yours - here on Garden Variety.

Susan isn't an expert gardener, but she wasn't an expert mother, either. Both - the kids and the gardens - seem to be doing well in spite of her.

She lives in Annapolis with her husband, Gary Mihoces, who loves to cut his grass but has noticed that there seems to be less of it every time the kids pass another milestone.

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