Encyclia fucata

Encyclia fucata

Common Name: Brown Veined Encyclia

Native to: Cuba, Bahamas, Hispanola.

Plant Size: Medium to Large

Flower Size: 1 inch (2.5 cm)

Flower Description: The flowers of Encyclia fucata are fragrant and smell of vanilla. The flower stem grows to 28 inches (70 cm) and bears up to 50 fragrant flowers.

Bloom Season: Summer to Early Fall

Growing Temperature: Warm

Additional Information: This sough-after species is popular with collectors due to its delicious vanilla fragrance. Grow mounted on cork or tree fern. Provide bright light and warmth.

Synonyms: Encyclia hircina; Epidendrum affine; Epidendrum fucatum; Epidendrum hircinum; Epidendrum obcordatum; Epidendrum polyanthum; Epidendrum sagraeanum

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