Encyclia withneri
Common Name: Withner's Encyclia
Native to: Encyclia withneri is endemic to the island of Andros in the Bahamas. The plants grow on trees and shrubs in shrubby forest habitats.
Plant Size: Small to Medium
Flower Size: 0.5 inches (1.25 cm)
Flower Description: description
Bloom Season: Spring
Growing Temperature: Intermediate to Warm
Additional Information: Encyclia withneri is a small encyclia species that was first discovered in the 1970's. It is limited in distribution and in cultivation. Grow mounted on cork bark or grow in a slatted basket. The species was named after Dr. Carl Withner who is an American botanist who specializes in Cattleya orchids.
Synonyms: Epidendrum withnei
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Encyclia tampensis - Butterfly Encyclia
Encyclia tampensis
Common Name: Butterfly Encyclia
Native to: Florida, Bahamas, Cuba. Its preferred habitat is moist woods and forests from sea level to 25 meters in elevation.
Plant Size: Small to Medium.
Flower Size: 1.5 inches (4 cm)
Flower Description: Sweetly fragrant flowers bloom on a simple or branched flower stem that grows to 30 inches (75 cm) tall. The flowers bloom above the leaves.
Bloom Season: Spring. Well-grown plants in the Florida keys bloom from June to September.
Growing Temperature: Warm to Cool (adaptable)
Additional Information: Encyclia tampensis is widespread, adaptable and easy-to-grow. There are a few different color forms available and the species is common in the trade. Encyclia tampense var amesiana is a pale color form that is found in Cuba. Grow mounted on cork bark or wood plaques and provide typical cattleya growing conditions. Many hobbyists grow this species on palm trees in their yards in south Florida.
Synonyms: Epidendrum porphyrospilum; Encyclia tampensis f. albolabia; Epidendrum tampense
Native to: Florida, Bahamas, Cuba. Its preferred habitat is moist woods and forests from sea level to 25 meters in elevation.
Plant Size: Small to Medium.
Flower Size: 1.5 inches (4 cm)
Flower Description: Sweetly fragrant flowers bloom on a simple or branched flower stem that grows to 30 inches (75 cm) tall. The flowers bloom above the leaves.
Bloom Season: Spring. Well-grown plants in the Florida keys bloom from June to September.
Growing Temperature: Warm to Cool (adaptable)
Additional Information: Encyclia tampensis is widespread, adaptable and easy-to-grow. There are a few different color forms available and the species is common in the trade. Encyclia tampense var amesiana is a pale color form that is found in Cuba. Grow mounted on cork bark or wood plaques and provide typical cattleya growing conditions. Many hobbyists grow this species on palm trees in their yards in south Florida.
Synonyms: Epidendrum porphyrospilum; Encyclia tampensis f. albolabia; Epidendrum tampense
Encyclia rufa - Bahama Encyclia
Encyclia rufa
Common Name: Bahama Encyclia
Native to: Bahamas. Encyclia rufa grows on the base of small trees and shrubs between sea level and 30 meters in elevation. Occasionally, it is found growing on limestone rocks.
Plant Size: Small to Medium.
Flower Size: Small. About 1 inch (2.5 cm)
Flower Description: The attractive, showy flowers bloom on an upright flower stem. Fragrant.
Bloom Season: Spring
Growing Temperature: Warm
Additional Information: This attractive species has showy, colorful flowers that are quite fragrant. Encyclia rufa is easy to grow and is widely available from specialist growers. Grow on a cork mount or piece of driftwood. Provide bright light and humidity.
Synonyms: Encyclia bahamamense; Epidendrum bahamaense; Epidendrum primulinum; Epidendrum rufum
Common Name: Bahama Encyclia
Native to: Bahamas. Encyclia rufa grows on the base of small trees and shrubs between sea level and 30 meters in elevation. Occasionally, it is found growing on limestone rocks.
Plant Size: Small to Medium.
Flower Size: Small. About 1 inch (2.5 cm)
Flower Description: The attractive, showy flowers bloom on an upright flower stem. Fragrant.
Bloom Season: Spring
Growing Temperature: Warm
Additional Information: This attractive species has showy, colorful flowers that are quite fragrant. Encyclia rufa is easy to grow and is widely available from specialist growers. Grow on a cork mount or piece of driftwood. Provide bright light and humidity.
Synonyms: Encyclia bahamamense; Epidendrum bahamaense; Epidendrum primulinum; Epidendrum rufum
Encyclia plicata - Pleated Encyclia
Encyclia plicata
Common Name: Pleated Encyclia
Native to: Bahamas and Cuba. Encyclia plicata grows on trees or rocks in warm humid forest near sea level.
Plant Size: Large. The upright, fleshy pseudobulbs have two or three long, sword-shaped leaves.
Flower Size: 2.5 inches (6.5 cm)
Flower Description: Few to many flowers bloom on a 30 inch (75 cm) tall flower stem.
Bloom Season: Spring to early Summer
Growing Temperature: Warm
Additional Information: Encyclia plicata is a robust grower and does best mounted on a substantial tree branch. Provide ample water and fertilizer during periods of active growth and then allow the plant to rest by reducing water for a few months. Provide bright light, warmth, and humidity for best results. There is an alba form of the species.
Synonyms: Epidendrum plicatum
Native to: Bahamas and Cuba. Encyclia plicata grows on trees or rocks in warm humid forest near sea level.
Plant Size: Large. The upright, fleshy pseudobulbs have two or three long, sword-shaped leaves.
Flower Size: 2.5 inches (6.5 cm)
Flower Description: Few to many flowers bloom on a 30 inch (75 cm) tall flower stem.
Bloom Season: Spring to early Summer
Growing Temperature: Warm
Additional Information: Encyclia plicata is a robust grower and does best mounted on a substantial tree branch. Provide ample water and fertilizer during periods of active growth and then allow the plant to rest by reducing water for a few months. Provide bright light, warmth, and humidity for best results. There is an alba form of the species.
Synonyms: Epidendrum plicatum
Encyclia phoenicea - Chocolate Orchid
Encyclia phoenicea
Common Name: Chocolate Orchid
Native to: Bahamas, Cuba, Cayman Island, Grand Turks and Caicos. Encyclia phoenicea grows on trees near sea level.
Plant Size: Medium. The plant is robust and has one to three long linear leaves.
Flower Size: 2 inches (5 cm)
Flower Description: Flowers of Encyclia phoenicea have olive brown petals and sepals and a purple lip. Fragrant; the flowers smell like chocolate. Up to 25 flowers are well displayed on a 36 inch (90 cm) branched inflorescence. The flower stem emerges from a mature pseudobulb.
Bloom Season: Spring to Fall
Growing Temperature: Warm
Additional Information: Encyclia phoenicea grows well mounted on tree branches, cork bark, or grown in a pot or basket. Keep on the dry side after growth matures. Provide standard Cattleya growing conditions with more humidity and heat for best flowering. The flowers do not all open at once but rather open over an extended period of time providing for a long bloom period.
Synonyms: Epidendrum grahamii; Epidendrum phoeniceum
Native to: Bahamas, Cuba, Cayman Island, Grand Turks and Caicos. Encyclia phoenicea grows on trees near sea level.
Plant Size: Medium. The plant is robust and has one to three long linear leaves.
Flower Size: 2 inches (5 cm)
Flower Description: Flowers of Encyclia phoenicea have olive brown petals and sepals and a purple lip. Fragrant; the flowers smell like chocolate. Up to 25 flowers are well displayed on a 36 inch (90 cm) branched inflorescence. The flower stem emerges from a mature pseudobulb.
Bloom Season: Spring to Fall
Growing Temperature: Warm
Additional Information: Encyclia phoenicea grows well mounted on tree branches, cork bark, or grown in a pot or basket. Keep on the dry side after growth matures. Provide standard Cattleya growing conditions with more humidity and heat for best flowering. The flowers do not all open at once but rather open over an extended period of time providing for a long bloom period.
Synonyms: Epidendrum grahamii; Epidendrum phoeniceum
Encyclia inaguensis
Encyclia inaguensis
Common Name: Inagua Encyclia
Native to: Turks and Caicos Islands, Bahamas. Encyclia inaguensis is native to very dry environments in the Caribbean and is found growing on low, shrubby vegetation and cacti. This species does not grow above 20 meters in elevation in its native range. It can grow on limestone rocks or trees.
Plant Size: Medium. Encyclia inaguensis has narrow, widely spaced pseudobulbs that produce two leaves.
Flower Size: 2 inches (5 cm)
Flower Description: Flowers are produced on a slightly branched upright inflorescence. Encyclia inaguensis has tawny yellow flowers that are fragrant. Flowers are widely spaced and somewhat sparse.
Bloom Season: Summer
Growing Temperature: Warm
Additional Information: Although the flower spike is not covered in blooms, it is definitely worth growing for the sweet floral fragrance of the flowers. Keep this plant on the dry side since it is from a dry habitat and sensitive to over-watering and the diseases that result from excess moisture. Grow mounted on cork. Provide bright light and good air circulation. A warm place in a Cattleya house near the glass would be suitable.
Synonyms: Epidendrum inaguense
Common Name: Inagua Encyclia
Native to: Turks and Caicos Islands, Bahamas. Encyclia inaguensis is native to very dry environments in the Caribbean and is found growing on low, shrubby vegetation and cacti. This species does not grow above 20 meters in elevation in its native range. It can grow on limestone rocks or trees.
Plant Size: Medium. Encyclia inaguensis has narrow, widely spaced pseudobulbs that produce two leaves.
Flower Size: 2 inches (5 cm)
Flower Description: Flowers are produced on a slightly branched upright inflorescence. Encyclia inaguensis has tawny yellow flowers that are fragrant. Flowers are widely spaced and somewhat sparse.
Bloom Season: Summer
Growing Temperature: Warm
Additional Information: Although the flower spike is not covered in blooms, it is definitely worth growing for the sweet floral fragrance of the flowers. Keep this plant on the dry side since it is from a dry habitat and sensitive to over-watering and the diseases that result from excess moisture. Grow mounted on cork. Provide bright light and good air circulation. A warm place in a Cattleya house near the glass would be suitable.
Synonyms: Epidendrum inaguense
Encyclia gracilis - Graceful Encyclia
Encyclia gracilis
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Native to: Turks and Caicos and the Bahamas. Encyclia gracilis grows on rocks or as a terrestrial plant near sea level close to the coast.
Plant Size: Medium. Encyclia gracilis has three or four leaves.
Flower Size: 3 inches (7.5 cm)
Synonyms: Epidendrum gracile; Epidendrum helleri; Doxosma gracilis
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Common Name: Graceful Encyclia
Plant Size: Medium. Encyclia gracilis has three or four leaves.
Flower Size: 3 inches (7.5 cm)
Flower Description: The sweetly fragrant flowers of Encyclia gracilis are large and showy. The branched flower stem produces many flowers and grows up to 36 inches (100 cm) or more in height.
Bloom Season: Spring
Growing Temperature: Warm
Additional Information: This is another unique member of the genus from the Caribbean region. Encyclia gracilis is a graceful plant with attractive fragrant flowers and is sought after by some collectors. Provide warm growing conditions with bright light and adequate air circulation. Grow in well-drained pots and use a well drained organic or inorganic growing media (i.e. Aliflor). Do not over-water.
Synonyms: Epidendrum gracile; Epidendrum helleri; Doxosma gracilis
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
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
Encyclia altissima
Encyclia altissima
Common Name: Very Tall Encyclia
Native to: Encyclia altissima is native to some islands in the Bahamas and the Turks and Caicos Islands in the Caribbean Sea. These plants grow at very low elevation (less than 10 meters above sea level) and they receive very little rainfall. The daytime humidity can be as low as 5 percent. They are found growing on cacti and on the stems of small, bushy shrubs. Some grow on coral rocks.
Plant Size: Large. Encyclia altissima has tall, upright pseudobulbs that have two or three stiff, reddish leaves. The plants are large in size.
Flower Size: Small.
Flower Description: The small, fragrant flowers are produced on a very tall (up to 4 meters) unbranched inflorescence. One stem can have up to 200 flowers. The flowers of Encyclia altissima smell like a combination of honey and beeswax.
Bloom Season: Late Winter
Growing Temperature: Warm to Hot
Additional Information: This is a challenging species to grow because it is adapted to a very hot, dry environment unlike most other orchids. It should be watered very sparingly and only occasionally and probably could be treated like a cactus. Watch for fungus. Provide bright light, air circulation, and low humidity.
If you have successfully grown this species for a few years, let me know how you did it. E-mail you success story to the Webmaster.
Synonyms: Epidendrum altissimum; Epidendrum hodgeanum; Encyclia hodgeana
Common Name: Very Tall Encyclia
Native to: Encyclia altissima is native to some islands in the Bahamas and the Turks and Caicos Islands in the Caribbean Sea. These plants grow at very low elevation (less than 10 meters above sea level) and they receive very little rainfall. The daytime humidity can be as low as 5 percent. They are found growing on cacti and on the stems of small, bushy shrubs. Some grow on coral rocks.
Plant Size: Large. Encyclia altissima has tall, upright pseudobulbs that have two or three stiff, reddish leaves. The plants are large in size.
Flower Size: Small.
Flower Description: The small, fragrant flowers are produced on a very tall (up to 4 meters) unbranched inflorescence. One stem can have up to 200 flowers. The flowers of Encyclia altissima smell like a combination of honey and beeswax.
Bloom Season: Late Winter
Growing Temperature: Warm to Hot
Additional Information: This is a challenging species to grow because it is adapted to a very hot, dry environment unlike most other orchids. It should be watered very sparingly and only occasionally and probably could be treated like a cactus. Watch for fungus. Provide bright light, air circulation, and low humidity.
If you have successfully grown this species for a few years, let me know how you did it. E-mail you success story to the Webmaster.
Synonyms: Epidendrum altissimum; Epidendrum hodgeanum; Encyclia hodgeana
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