Encyclia garzonensis
Common Name: Garzon Encyclia
Native to: Columbia. Encyclia garzonensis grows on trees. It was discovered by the side of a road west of Cali on the western slopes of Cordillera Oriente.
Plant Size: Small. Encyclia garzonensis has oval pseudobulbs with a few green leaves.
Flower Size: Medium.
Flower Description: The flowers of Encyclia garzonensis are light greenish-tan in color. The lip is white and has purple veins. Flowers are produced on a branched inflorescence. Flowers are widely spaced, not clustered at the tip.
Bloom Season: Spring. (August in Brazil)
Growing Temperature: Intermediate
Additional Information: This species was first described to science in the late 1990's and is not widely grown or known. Grow mounted on cork bark or other suitable substrate. Provide typical Cattleya growing conditions with adequate light, water, and air circulation.
Synonyms: None.
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Encyclia expansa
Encyclia expansa
Common Name: Expanded Encyclia
Native to: Columbia. It grows on trees in the wild.
Plant Size: Medium.
Flower Size: Medium.
Flower Description: The obovate petals and sepals of Encyclia expansa are green and the lip is white with purple veins.
Bloom Season: Summer?
Growing Temperature: Intermediate.
Additional Information: Encyclia expansa is a little-known species.
Synonyms: Epidendrum expansum
Common Name: Expanded Encyclia
Native to: Columbia. It grows on trees in the wild.
Plant Size: Medium.
Flower Size: Medium.
Flower Description: The obovate petals and sepals of Encyclia expansa are green and the lip is white with purple veins.
Bloom Season: Summer?
Growing Temperature: Intermediate.
Additional Information: Encyclia expansa is a little-known species.
Synonyms: Epidendrum expansum
Encyclia diurna
Encyclia diurna
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Common Names: Daytime Encyclia, Tall Encyclia
Native to: Colombia, Suriname, Venezuela. Encyclia diurna was first found growing on trees in hills north of Caracas, Venezuela.
Plant Size: Large. Encyclia diurna is one of the largest species in the genus. The narrow, upright pseudobulbs grow to 5 inches (10 cm) tall and have two or three leaves that reach 18 inches (50 cm). This species is handsome and looks robust.
Flower Size: 1 or 2 inches (2.5-5 cm)
Flower Description: Fragrant. The petals and sepals of Encyclia diurna are pale lime green and sometimes are tinged with maroon. The lip is white with maroon lines in the middle lobe. The flower panicle can grow to 6 feet (2 m) and have several 18 inch (50 cm) branches. Well-grown plants can produce impressively branched panicles that bear numerous flowers.
Bloom Season: Late Spring to Summer. It blooms during May and June in Venezuela.
Growing Temperature: Warm, Intermediate
Additional Information: This species is quite impressive when it is in flower because of the number of flowers produced. It is a vigorous grower and does well under cattleya growing conditions.
Synonyms: Limodorum diurnum, Cymbidium diurnum, Epidendrum diurnum, Cymbidium glandulosum, Epidendrum wagneri, Epidendrum diurnum, Encyclia wagerneri, Encyclia glandulosa, Encyclia virens, Encyclia remotiflora; Epidendrum glandulosum, Epidendrum ochranthum, Epidendrum ochricolor, Epidendrum remotiflorum
Encyclia cordigera
Encyclia cordigera
Common Name: Large-lipped Encyclia
Native to: Columbia and Venezuela north throughout Central America. Encyclia cordigera grows in dense scrub and tropical rain forests and is adaptable to many habitats. It usually is found between sea level and 900 meters in elevation.
Plant Size: Medium. Encyclia cordigera has round, tightly clustered pseudobulbs that produce 3 long, narrow leaves.
Flower Size: 3 inches (7.5 cm)
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Flower Description: Encyclia cordigera produces few to several flowers on a 24 inch (60 cm) inflorescence. The petals and sepals are olive-green or brown and the lip is broad and brightly colored. Lips range in color from magenta to purple to violet. There is an 'alba' form available with a green lip and a 'semi-alba' which is white with a colored lip. The flower spike often starts growing from mature pseudobulbs as soon as new growth begins.
Bloom Season: Winter to Spring
Growing Temperature: Warm, Intermediate
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Additional Information: Like many other members of the Encyclia genus, grow mounted on cork or tree fern mounts or in well-drained slatted baskets. Easy to grow and widely available and sometimes used to create colorful and shapely hybrids. Keep on the dry side in the winter in order to prevent rot. Water and fertilize generously during periods of active growth. There are many cultivars and different color forms available from commercial orchid growers.
Synonyms: Cymbidium cordigerum; Encyclia atropurpurea var. leucantha; Encyclia atropurpurea var. rhodoglossa; Encyclia atropurpurea var.rosea; Encyclia cordigera var. rosea; Encyclia doeringii; Encyclia duboisiana; Encyclia macrochila; Epidendrum atropurpureum var. laciniatum; Epidendrum atropurpureum var. lionetianum; Epidendrum atropurpureum var. longilabre; Epidendrum atropurpureum var. roseum; Epidendrum cordigerum; Epidendrum doeringii; Epidendrum duboisianum; Epidendrum longipetalum; Epidendrum
Common Name: Large-lipped Encyclia
Native to: Columbia and Venezuela north throughout Central America. Encyclia cordigera grows in dense scrub and tropical rain forests and is adaptable to many habitats. It usually is found between sea level and 900 meters in elevation.
Plant Size: Medium. Encyclia cordigera has round, tightly clustered pseudobulbs that produce 3 long, narrow leaves.
Flower Size: 3 inches (7.5 cm)
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Flower Description: Encyclia cordigera produces few to several flowers on a 24 inch (60 cm) inflorescence. The petals and sepals are olive-green or brown and the lip is broad and brightly colored. Lips range in color from magenta to purple to violet. There is an 'alba' form available with a green lip and a 'semi-alba' which is white with a colored lip. The flower spike often starts growing from mature pseudobulbs as soon as new growth begins.
Bloom Season: Winter to Spring
Growing Temperature: Warm, Intermediate
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Additional Information: Like many other members of the Encyclia genus, grow mounted on cork or tree fern mounts or in well-drained slatted baskets. Easy to grow and widely available and sometimes used to create colorful and shapely hybrids. Keep on the dry side in the winter in order to prevent rot. Water and fertilize generously during periods of active growth. There are many cultivars and different color forms available from commercial orchid growers.
Synonyms: Cymbidium cordigerum; Encyclia atropurpurea var. leucantha; Encyclia atropurpurea var. rhodoglossa; Encyclia atropurpurea var.rosea; Encyclia cordigera var. rosea; Encyclia doeringii; Encyclia duboisiana; Encyclia macrochila; Epidendrum atropurpureum var. laciniatum; Epidendrum atropurpureum var. lionetianum; Epidendrum atropurpureum var. longilabre; Epidendrum atropurpureum var. roseum; Epidendrum cordigerum; Epidendrum doeringii; Epidendrum duboisianum; Epidendrum longipetalum; Epidendrum
Encyclia ceratistes
Encyclia ceratistes
Common Name: Horned-Columned Encyclia
Native to: Central America and Brazil, Columbia, and Venezuela. It is found growing in wet oak forests from 330 to 1600 meters in elevation.
Plant Size: Large. The pseudobulbs of Encyclia ceratistes are pear-shaped and have from one to four fleshy leaves.
Flower Size: 1 inch (2.5 cm)
Flower Description: The flowers of Encyclia ceratistes have clear yellow-green petals and sepals and are star-shaped. The lip is white with purple veins. The column is dark and has projections on the cap that look like cow horns. The flower stem is long and arching and grows from 2 to 5 feet (60-150 cm) in length. Lots of flowers occur on the heavily branched stem that emerges from freshly matured growths.
Bloom Season: Spring to Fall
Growing Temperature: Intermediate
Additional Information: Grow Encyclia ceratistes mounted on cork plaques or in a well-drained slatted basket.
Synonyms: Epidendrum ceratistes, Epidendrum ramonense, Encyclia ramonensis, Epidendrum oncidioides var. ramonense, Encyclia oncidioides var. ramonensis; Encyclia oncidioides var. ramonense; Encyclia ramonensis; Epidendrum ceratistes; Epidendrum oncidioides var. ramonense; Encyclia peraltensis; Epidendrum peraltense; Epidendrum ramonense
Common Name: Horned-Columned Encyclia
Native to: Central America and Brazil, Columbia, and Venezuela. It is found growing in wet oak forests from 330 to 1600 meters in elevation.
Plant Size: Large. The pseudobulbs of Encyclia ceratistes are pear-shaped and have from one to four fleshy leaves.
Flower Size: 1 inch (2.5 cm)
Flower Description: The flowers of Encyclia ceratistes have clear yellow-green petals and sepals and are star-shaped. The lip is white with purple veins. The column is dark and has projections on the cap that look like cow horns. The flower stem is long and arching and grows from 2 to 5 feet (60-150 cm) in length. Lots of flowers occur on the heavily branched stem that emerges from freshly matured growths.
Bloom Season: Spring to Fall
Growing Temperature: Intermediate
Additional Information: Grow Encyclia ceratistes mounted on cork plaques or in a well-drained slatted basket.
Synonyms: Epidendrum ceratistes, Epidendrum ramonense, Encyclia ramonensis, Epidendrum oncidioides var. ramonense, Encyclia oncidioides var. ramonensis; Encyclia oncidioides var. ramonense; Encyclia ramonensis; Epidendrum ceratistes; Epidendrum oncidioides var. ramonense; Encyclia peraltensis; Epidendrum peraltense; Epidendrum ramonense
Schomburgkia wallisii
Schomburgkia wallisii
Common Name: Wallis' Schomburgkia
Native to: Schomburgkia wallisii is found growing in mountainous forests in Colombia and Venezuela. It grows on tree trunks or boulders.
Plant Size: Large. Schomburgkia wallisii has tall, cylindrical pseudobulbs that become rough-textured with age. Each pseudobulb has one or two tongue-shaped leaves.
Flower Size: Medium
Flower Description: The flowers of Schomburgkia wallisii are clustered at the end of a 16 inch (45 cm) long inflorescence. Flowers are tawny-gold to brown in color. Mature growths produce between 6 and 12 flowers.
Bloom Season: Spring
Growing Temperature: Intermediate to Warm
Additional Information: Schomburgkia wallisii is closely related to Schomburgkia undulate but shares a different geographic distribution and differs in minor floral details.
Synonyms: Bletia wallisii; Cattleya wallisii; Laelia wallisii
Common Name: Wallis' Schomburgkia
Native to: Schomburgkia wallisii is found growing in mountainous forests in Colombia and Venezuela. It grows on tree trunks or boulders.
Plant Size: Large. Schomburgkia wallisii has tall, cylindrical pseudobulbs that become rough-textured with age. Each pseudobulb has one or two tongue-shaped leaves.
Flower Size: Medium
Flower Description: The flowers of Schomburgkia wallisii are clustered at the end of a 16 inch (45 cm) long inflorescence. Flowers are tawny-gold to brown in color. Mature growths produce between 6 and 12 flowers.
Bloom Season: Spring
Growing Temperature: Intermediate to Warm
Additional Information: Schomburgkia wallisii is closely related to Schomburgkia undulate but shares a different geographic distribution and differs in minor floral details.
Synonyms: Bletia wallisii; Cattleya wallisii; Laelia wallisii
Schomburgkia undulata
Schomburgkia undulata
Common Name: Undulate Schomburgkia Orchid
Native to: Schomburgkia undulata is native to Colombia, Costa Rica, Panama, Trinidad and Venezuela. It is found growing near the Pacific coast on large trees or boulders in strong light between 600 and 1200 meters in elevation.
Plant Size: Large. The tapered, shiny pseudobulbs of Schomburgkia undulata carry two or three rigid leaves. Schomburgkia undulata can grow to become a massive specimen with time.
Flower Size: 2 inches (5 cm)
Flower Description: Twenty or so short-lived flowers are clustered at the end of a two to six foot long flower spike. The flowers of Schomburgkia undulata are unusually wavy and undulate. Usually fragrant.
Bloom Season: Fall to Spring
Growing Temperature: Intermediate to Warm
Additional Information: Grow Schomburgkia undulata in a slatted wood basket or mounted on driftwood or cork bark. Provide ample water when new growth begins and reduce watering when the pseudobulbs mature. Provide bright light (brighter than average Cattleya conditions).
Synonyms: Bletia excelsa; Bletia undulata; Cattleya undulata; Laelia undulata; Schomburgkia lueddemannii; Schomburgkia quesneliana; Schomburgkia violacea
Native to: Schomburgkia undulata is native to Colombia, Costa Rica, Panama, Trinidad and Venezuela. It is found growing near the Pacific coast on large trees or boulders in strong light between 600 and 1200 meters in elevation.
Plant Size: Large. The tapered, shiny pseudobulbs of Schomburgkia undulata carry two or three rigid leaves. Schomburgkia undulata can grow to become a massive specimen with time.
Flower Size: 2 inches (5 cm)
Flower Description: Twenty or so short-lived flowers are clustered at the end of a two to six foot long flower spike. The flowers of Schomburgkia undulata are unusually wavy and undulate. Usually fragrant.
Bloom Season: Fall to Spring
Growing Temperature: Intermediate to Warm
Additional Information: Grow Schomburgkia undulata in a slatted wood basket or mounted on driftwood or cork bark. Provide ample water when new growth begins and reduce watering when the pseudobulbs mature. Provide bright light (brighter than average Cattleya conditions).
Synonyms: Bletia excelsa; Bletia undulata; Cattleya undulata; Laelia undulata; Schomburgkia lueddemannii; Schomburgkia quesneliana; Schomburgkia violacea
Schomburgkia fimbriata
Schomburgkia fimbriata
Common Names: Glorious Schomburgkia, The Fringed Schomburgkia
Native to: Schomburgkia fimbriata is native to Venezuela, Guyana, Surinam, Colombia and Ecuador where it is found growing at low elevations (200-900 meters).
Plant Size: Large. Schomburgkia fimbriata has two leaves and tall, compressed, jointed pseudobulbs. The plant is somewhat similar to Schomburgkia crispa.
Flower Size: 2 to 2.5 inches (6 cm)
Flower Description: The flowers of Schomburgkia fimbriata are clustered at the end of a 4 foot (120 cm) long erect or arching inflorescence. The waxy flowers are short-lived and have attractively twisted petals and sepals. A mature plant will produce between 8 and 15 flowers on a mature pseudobulb. Showy.
Bloom Season: Fall to early Winter
Growing Temperature: Intermediate to Warm
Additional Information: This is a large plant with an impressive (if short-lived) floral display. Grow it in a slatted wood basket, clay pot, or mounted on driftwood or cork. Schomburgkia fimbriata needs high light and lots of fresh air. Let the plant or mount dry before watering again.
Synonyms: Bletia crispina; Epidendrum fimbriatum; Schomburgkia amazonica
Native to: Schomburgkia fimbriata is native to Venezuela, Guyana, Surinam, Colombia and Ecuador where it is found growing at low elevations (200-900 meters).
Plant Size: Large. Schomburgkia fimbriata has two leaves and tall, compressed, jointed pseudobulbs. The plant is somewhat similar to Schomburgkia crispa.
Flower Size: 2 to 2.5 inches (6 cm)
Flower Description: The flowers of Schomburgkia fimbriata are clustered at the end of a 4 foot (120 cm) long erect or arching inflorescence. The waxy flowers are short-lived and have attractively twisted petals and sepals. A mature plant will produce between 8 and 15 flowers on a mature pseudobulb. Showy.
Bloom Season: Fall to early Winter
Growing Temperature: Intermediate to Warm
Additional Information: This is a large plant with an impressive (if short-lived) floral display. Grow it in a slatted wood basket, clay pot, or mounted on driftwood or cork. Schomburgkia fimbriata needs high light and lots of fresh air. Let the plant or mount dry before watering again.
Synonyms: Bletia crispina; Epidendrum fimbriatum; Schomburgkia amazonica
Schomburgkia crispa
Schomburgkia crispa
Plant Size: Large. The elongated pseudobulbs of Schomburgkia crispa are topped with 2 or 3 leathery leaves.
Flower Size: Medium.
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Flower Description: Schomburgkia crispa has beautiful glossy maroon flowers with heavily undulated petals. The lip is narrow and lighter in color with a yellow triangular blotch near the tip. Many flowers are clustered at the end of a very tall erect or arching flower spike.
Synonyms: Bletia crispina; Bletia gloriosa; Bletia marginata; Cattleya crispa; Cattleya marginata; Laelia gloriosa; Laelia marginata; Schomburgkia crispa var. alba; Schomburgkia marginata; Schomburgkia marginata var immarginata
Common Name: The Curled Schomburgkia
Native to: Schomburgkia crispa is found growing high up in trees where it received nearly full sunlight and breezes throughout the day. Schomburgkia crispa is found growing in Venezuela, Surinam, Brazil, Colombia and Ecuador.
Plant Size: Large. The elongated pseudobulbs of Schomburgkia crispa are topped with 2 or 3 leathery leaves.
Flower Size: Medium.
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Flower Description: Schomburgkia crispa has beautiful glossy maroon flowers with heavily undulated petals. The lip is narrow and lighter in color with a yellow triangular blotch near the tip. Many flowers are clustered at the end of a very tall erect or arching flower spike.
Bloom Season: Summer, Fall
Growing Temperature: Warm to Intermediate
Additional Information: Schomburgkia crispa was the first species of Schomburgkia to be described and is the type species for the genus. Schomburgkia crispa grows best mounted on a strudy hardwood mount or in large slotted baskets. Provide as much light as possible; schomburgkia's require more light than most cattleya orchids to flower.
Synonyms: Bletia crispina; Bletia gloriosa; Bletia marginata; Cattleya crispa; Cattleya marginata; Laelia gloriosa; Laelia marginata; Schomburgkia crispa var. alba; Schomburgkia marginata; Schomburgkia marginata var immarginata
Brassavola nodosa
Brassavola nodosa
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Common Name: Lady of the Night
Native to: Brassavola nodosa is native to Mexico, Central America, Colombia, and Venezuela. It is quite common along the Gulf Coast of Mexico where it is found growing below 500 meters. This species is also found growing on the Pacific Coast of the Mexican state of Chiapas. Trees, mangroves, and coastal cliffs are where the plants are found growing. There is a pronounced winter dry season.
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Plant Size: Medium. The pseudobulbs are slender and have fleshy terete leaves that are shallowly notched. Pseudobulbs grow to 6 inches (15 cm) tall and the overall height of the plant reaches up to 18 inches (45 cm). Leaves grow 4 inches to 12 inches long (10-30 cm) and are quite narrow.
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Flower Size: 3.5 inches (8 cm)
Flower Description: Fragrant at night. The flowers of Brassavola nodosa has narrow, pointed petals and sepals that are olive green. The lip is white and heart-shaped with a non-frilly margin. Flowers are fragrant at night. The 6 inch (15 cm) flower spike produces between one and six long-lasting flowers.
Bloom Season: Spring. Sometimes twice a year.
Growing Temperature: Warm, Intermediate
Additional Information: Brassavola nodosa is an easy-to-grow orchid that is great for beginners and rewarding for experienced growers. Medium to bright light is required (2500-3500 footcandles). Provide high humidity and good air circulation. Brassavola nodosa is best grown mounted on wood, cork plaques, or tree fern mounts. Provide ample water and fertilizer during the growing season and cut back water during the winter.
This species has been extensively used in producing easy-to-grow hybrids. Many people start off with this species and its hybrids because they are easy to grow and flower more than once a year.
Synonyms: Bletia nodosa; Bletia rhopalorrhachis; Brassavola gillettei; Cymbidium nodosum; Epidendrum nodosum
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Common Name: Lady of the Night
Native to: Brassavola nodosa is native to Mexico, Central America, Colombia, and Venezuela. It is quite common along the Gulf Coast of Mexico where it is found growing below 500 meters. This species is also found growing on the Pacific Coast of the Mexican state of Chiapas. Trees, mangroves, and coastal cliffs are where the plants are found growing. There is a pronounced winter dry season.
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Plant Size: Medium. The pseudobulbs are slender and have fleshy terete leaves that are shallowly notched. Pseudobulbs grow to 6 inches (15 cm) tall and the overall height of the plant reaches up to 18 inches (45 cm). Leaves grow 4 inches to 12 inches long (10-30 cm) and are quite narrow.
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Flower Description: Fragrant at night. The flowers of Brassavola nodosa has narrow, pointed petals and sepals that are olive green. The lip is white and heart-shaped with a non-frilly margin. Flowers are fragrant at night. The 6 inch (15 cm) flower spike produces between one and six long-lasting flowers.
Bloom Season: Spring. Sometimes twice a year.
Growing Temperature: Warm, Intermediate
This species has been extensively used in producing easy-to-grow hybrids. Many people start off with this species and its hybrids because they are easy to grow and flower more than once a year.
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