Native to: Mexico south to Nicaragua. It grows mostly on trees although it is occasionally found growing as a terrestrial orchid. Encyclia parviflora grows in dry forests on the eastern coast between 100 and 800 meters in elevation.
Plant Size: Medium
Flower Size: 1.5 inches (4 cm)
Flower Description: Flowers are similar to Encyclia alata. This species has fragrant flower that bloom on a 18 inch (40 cm) flower spike.
Bloom Season: Late Spring to early Summer
Growing Temperature: Warm
Additional Information: Grow mounted on cork and provide bright light and warm growing conditions.
Synonyms: Encyclia alata ssps. parviflora; Encyclia belizensis ssps. parviflora; Epidendrum alatum var parviflorum
Photo courtesy of Abundaflora.
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