Troubleshooting
Lycaste cruenta problems — and how to fix them
Lycaste cruenta (Lycaste cruenta) is generally forgiving once you match its basics, but a few issues come up again and again. Here is what each one looks like, why it happens, and the fix.
Leaf spotting and tip burn
The thin plicate leaves mark very easily from direct sun, cold water on the foliage, or fungal infection. Shade from harsh sun, water at the roots, and keep air moving.
Bud blast
Buds yellowing and dropping before opening usually trace to dry roots, low humidity, or a sudden temperature swing during the spring flowering period. Keep conditions stable as spikes develop.
No flowers after dormancy
Pseudobulbs that were under-fed or under-lit in summer, or never given a cool dry rest, fail to bloom. Feed well in growth and enforce a distinct winter rest.
Pseudobulb and crown rot
Water sitting in the leaf bases or a soggy medium in cool weather causes soft black rot. Water in the morning, keep the crown dry, and ensure the mix drains fast.
Prevent lycaste cruenta problems before they start
Most lycaste cruenta issues are care-mismatch, not bad luck. Dial in the basics:
Looking for lycaste cruenta in general rather than its problems? Read the full lycaste cruenta care guide — light, water, soil and feeding.
Lycaste cruenta problems — FAQ
Why is my lycaste cruenta leaf spotting and tip burn?
The thin plicate leaves mark very easily from direct sun, cold water on the foliage, or fungal infection. Shade from harsh sun, water at the roots, and keep air moving.
Why is my lycaste cruenta bud blast?
Buds yellowing and dropping before opening usually trace to dry roots, low humidity, or a sudden temperature swing during the spring flowering period. Keep conditions stable as spikes develop.
Why is my lycaste cruenta no flowers after dormancy?
Pseudobulbs that were under-fed or under-lit in summer, or never given a cool dry rest, fail to bloom. Feed well in growth and enforce a distinct winter rest.
Why is my lycaste cruenta pseudobulb and crown rot?
Water sitting in the leaf bases or a soggy medium in cool weather causes soft black rot. Water in the morning, keep the crown dry, and ensure the mix drains fast.