Common Name: Pollard's Encyclia
Native to: Mexico. Encyclia pollardiana is found growing in the Mexican states of Jalisco, Michoacan, and Nayarit where it grows on trees up to 1400 meters in elevation.
Plant Size: Large. The pseudobulbs are large and have two or three leaves.
Flower Size: Medium.
Flower Description: Flowers of Encyclia pollardiana bloom on a 24 inch long (60 cm) branched flower stem.
Bloom Season: Spring
Growing Temperature: Warm to Cool
Additional Information: Encyclia pollardiana was named after a Mexican orchid enthusiast who was active in the mid-20th century. Grow mounted or in a pot with a loose, open growing media suitable for Cattleya orchids. Provide typical cattleya conditions.
Synonyms: Epidendrum pollardianum
Photo courtesy of Abundaflora.
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