Encyclia edithiana
Common Name: Edith's Encyclia
Native to: Brazil. Encyclia edithiana was discovered growing on trees in the Brazilian state of Amazonas.
Plant Size: Medium. Encyclia edithiana has pseudobulbs that grow to 3 inches (7 cm) tall and are half as wide. The leaves are 9 inches (23 cm) long and 1 inch (2.5 cm) wide. Each growth has two leaves.
Flower Size: 1 inch (2.5 cm)
Flower Description: The flowers of Encyclia edithiana are produced in great number on a 28 inch (70 cm) branched inflorescence. Individual flowers have yellowish-green spoon-shaped petals and sepals. The lip is white and heavily marked with rose veins. Fragrant.
Bloom Season: Summer. Encyclia edithiana blooms in September and October in Brazil (which is the spring season)
Growing Temperature: Intermediate to Warm.
Additional Information: Encyclia edithiana was described to the scientific community in 1996 and is not yet widespread in orchid collections. It is truly a beautiful plant and deserves to be grown more widely. Grow mounted on cork for provide standard Cattleya growing conditions.
Synonyms: None.
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